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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