President Trump is taking another major step to bring common sense back to American industry — and this time, it is aimed at the family car.
On Monday, Trump signed a new order protecting Americans’ right to repair their own vehicles using aftermarket or third-party parts. The move is designed to break up the auto parts monopoly, lower repair costs, and return power to drivers, mechanics, small businesses, and working families.
Trump said the issue is simple: if you own the car, you should be allowed to fix the car.
Speaking from the Oval Office, the president said the order will save Americans money and restore basic freedom for vehicle owners. He said many Americans are perfectly capable of repairing their own cars and trucks — and in some cases, know more than the mechanics at the shop.
This directive follows a similar order Trump signed earlier this year protecting farmers’ right to repair their own equipment. Together, these actions represent a broader return to basics: ownership means ownership. Americans should not be trapped by corporations, software locks, dealership mandates, or government regulations that make repairs more expensive than they need to be.
For years, automakers have increasingly controlled parts, tools, diagnostics, and repairs through software and exclusive systems. That has often forced consumers back to dealerships or certified shops, driving up costs and limiting competition.
Trump’s new memorandum directs the Environmental Protection Agency to clarify what Americans can do when fixing vehicle emissions systems, speed up access to aftermarket parts, and stop pursuing civil actions against people who try to repair or modify their own vehicles.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the Trump administration will not go after Americans simply for fixing their own cars the way past administrations did.
That is a clear break from the Biden era, when environmental rules helped push more repairs into the hands of dealerships or government-approved mechanics under Clean Air Act regulations. Trump says those rules made car repairs more expensive for everyday Americans.
Earlier this month, Trump met with auto industry leaders, including representatives from General Motors, Ford, auto dealers, and industry groups. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation has supported the proposal, noting that most post-warranty repairs are already handled by independent shops.
There is some opposition from dealer groups, who warn about knockoff parts and insurance company influence. But for millions of Americans, this is about affordability, competition, and freedom.
Trump’s message is straightforward: rebuild American industry, protect the people who work with their hands, and stop letting bureaucrats and monopolies control every part of daily life.
From farmers fixing tractors to families fixing cars, the president is returning America to the basics — ownership, independence, and practical common sense.
