I think the 'right to repair' and 'circular economy' concept is a just and sound principle. I think it is a distraction from the core issue in relation to transport though...which is more a question/debate about ownership, externalities and roadspace allocation than it is about ability to maintain and repair vehicles. Yes, vehicle operators should be able to maintain and repair their vehicles, but should there be a universal right to own/operate vehicles on the network without a proper 'user-pays' mechanism in place...one that captures the true costs/externalities of motorised travel?
I think the 'right to repair' and 'circular economy' concept is a just and sound principle. I think it is a distraction from the core issue in relation to transport though...which is more a question/debate about ownership, externalities and roadspace allocation than it is about ability to maintain and repair vehicles. Yes, vehicle operators should be able to maintain and repair their vehicles, but should there be a universal right to own/operate vehicles on the network without a proper 'user-pays' mechanism in place...one that captures the true costs/externalities of motorised travel?