Dear New Jersey,

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

This year, the people of New Jersey have a chance to guarantee their right to repair their equipment—like tractors, appliances, digital equipment, and cell phones.

It’s yours. You own it. You shouldn’t have to beg the manufacturer for permission to fix it. New Jersey’s Fair Repair Act is simple. It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent repair businesses with access to service information, diagnostic tools, and affordable replacement parts. So you can fix the stuff you own quickly—and get on with your life.

But manufacturers like John Deere and Apple don’t like that idea. When your tractor breaks or your cell phone stops working, they want to be the only people who can fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want for parts and service.

It’s time to fight for your right to repair and defend local repair jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed out. Find out who represents you in the New Jersey state legislature. Tell them you support the Fair Repair Act. Tell them that you believe repair should be fair, affordable, and accessible. Stand up for your right to repair in New Jersey.