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Car repair bill goes to House

Fate of plan passed by Senate is unclear

By Erin Ailworth

 |  Globe Staff  

  May 19, 2012

Legislation that would give independent auto mechanics in Massachusetts access to repair data and diagnostic codes now available only to dealerships will move to the House of Representatives after gaining Senate approval Thursday night with little discussion. But it’s unclear whether the so-called “Right to Repair” bill will win approval there and be sent to Governor Deval Patrick, who has yet to take a position on it.

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