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This has car owners heated. BMW is reportedly facing backlash after filing a patent for a new screw design that would prevent owners from fixing their own cars, unless they go through a dealership. According to the patent, the screws would only be removable with dealership-specific tools, meaning even basic repairs could require an authorized service visit. Critics say this is a direct attack on the right-to-repair movement, warning it could drive up maintenance costs, limit consumer freedom, and lock drivers into expensive dealership service plans. Supporters argue it’s about protecting safety and proprietary technology—but many aren’t buying it, saying it prioritizes profit over ownership rights. What really worries people is the ripple effect. If BMW does it, other automakers could follow, fundamentally changing what it means to “own” a car. Is this innovation… or control? And should manufacturers be allowed to decide who gets to repair what you paid for? #BMW #RightToRepair #CarOwnership #AutoIndustry #ConsumerRights #RepairFreedom #FutureOfCars #ViralDebate #TechControl

BMW’s New Screw Is a DIY Nightmare

BMW just patented a screw that only they (and their approved shops) can unscrew—literally shaped like their logo. This isn’t about safety, it’s about locking out anyone who wants to fix their own car. If you love tinkering or believe in the right to repair, this is a huge red flag. Imagine needing a BMW-branded tool just to remove your own seat! If they get away with it, who’s next? #Cars #CarOwnership #RightToRepair

Who Really Owns Your Car’s Data?

Imagine buying a car and finding out you could face federal prison just for accessing its own data. Automakers are pushing to lock down telematics, using copyright law to criminalize what many see as basic ownership rights. Is this a necessary security measure, or a power grab that undermines the right to repair? Would you trust your car’s data to the manufacturer—or should you have full access? Let’s debate what true ownership means in the age of smart vehicles. #Tech #RightToRepair #TechPolicy

Is DIY Repair About to Go Mainstream?

iFixit just dropped a new app that could change how we fix our Apple gear. With real-time battery health tracking and an AI repair buddy trained on community fixes, this isn’t your average manual. Is this the push we need for the right-to-repair movement to really take off, or will most users still stick with official service centers? Curious to hear how you’d use it—or if you trust AI with your gadgets! #Tech #RightToRepair #TechInnovation