Shop Talk LIVE #22: The Data Dilemma

Feb. 18, 2020

If you're an automotive professional or even an informed DIYer, you know there has been a lot of debate around data - that is, the data being generated by your car. Who owns it? Who has a right to it?

To shine a little light on the topic, I spoke with Bill Hanvey, president of the Auto Care Association, and Paul McCarthy, president of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association to learn more about their "Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice.™" campaign.

Learn more for yourself at https://yourcaryourdata.org.

Professionals - visit:

https://www.autocare.org/telematics/

https://www.aftermarketsuppliers.org/CarData

About the Author

Pete Meier | Creative Director, Technical | Vehicle Repair Group

Pete Meier is the former creative director, technical, for the Vehicle Repair Group with Endeavor Business Media. He is an ASE certified Master Technician with over 35 years of practical experience as a technician and educator, covering a wide variety of makes and models. He began writing for Motor Age as a contributor in 2006 and joined the magazine full-time as technical editor in 2010. Pete grew the Motor Age YouTube channel to more than 100,000 subscribers by delivering essential training videos for technicians at all levels.

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