The ‘right to repair’ movement has a point, but consumers should read the warranty fine print first

Manufacturers would benefit from establishing a better, more efficient service network and offering more attractive warranty programs.

By: Wayne Fu, University of Michigan-Dearborn, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: June 15, 2026

Words: 1,099

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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By Wayne Fu, University of Michigan-Dearborn

The “right to repair” movement is gaining steam as consumers push corporations to offer them more freedom to fix products – from cars to dishwashers to toys.

In April 2026, farm equipment maker Deere & Co. inked a US$99 million settlement in a class action suit over its prohibition on independent repairs to its increasingly high-tech equipment – another win for the movement. While the company didn’t …

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