Volkswagen Has Been Blocking Repair for YEARS (Now it's Backfiring)

Volkswagen Has Been Blocking Repair for YEARS (Now it's Backfiring)

From Automotive ADHD by Matt West

March 20, 2026 · 25 min · Season 1 · Episode 206

About this episode

The episode discusses Volkswagen's long-standing practices against the right to repair and the implications for the automotive industry.

Volkswagen has been blocking your right to repair for years with systems like "Component Protection" and after nearly two decades, a new bill has been introduced to stop this. Without that, it's only a matter of time until other manufacturers like Chevy, Ford, Dodge, Toyota, and Nissan do the same (assuming they haven't already). If you like working on cars, or just don't want to pay out the nose for repairs, this is the automotive podcast you can't miss. Join me for this discussion and more. Get your GPS tracker now and protect your car! Use Promo code AUTOADHD15 for 15% off, in addition to another 35% off an annual subscription: spytec.com 🎙 On The Radio in Colorado: AM1460 & FM101.1 The Answer — LIVE Sat 2pm • 100.7 The Word — Sat 7pm • 91.7 KLZR — Sat 10:30am 📺 Watch The Show on Youtube 📱Follow on Facebook 🏎️ Support SEMA’s work #AutomotivePodcast #CarCulture #CarNews #JDM #Motorsports #projectcar

People in this episode

Host: Matt West

Topics covered

  • right to repair
  • automotive industry
  • Volkswagen
  • repair systems
  • car maintenance
  • legislation

Keywords

  • Volkswagen
  • right to repair
  • Component Protection
  • automotive podcast
  • car repairs
  • legislation
  • SEMA

Sponsors

Spytec

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Volkswagen, Chevy, Ford, Dodge, Toyota, Nissan, SEMA

Products: GPS tracker

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