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Bob Ulrich was named Modern Tire Dealer editor in August 2000. He joined the magazine in 1985 as assistant editor, and has been responsible for gathering statistical information for MTD's "Facts Issue" since 1993. He has won numerous awards for editorial and feature writing, including five gold medals from the International Automotive Media Association. Bob earned a B.A. in English literature from Ohio Northern University and has a law degree from the University of Akron.

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Tag: Right to Repair Act

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August 13, 2010

Right to Repair legislation: blog, blog, blog or blah, blah, blah?

Since writing my first B.O.B. blog in November 2008, I have addressed the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act on a number of occasions. I back both national and state Right to Repair legislation because I believe independent repair shops need access to the same repair information afforded car dealerships.

Tags: ASA, NASTF, Right to Repair Act

Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Friday, August 13, 2010 2:42 PM | » Comments(4)

July 26, 2010

Right to Repair: The dominoes are about to fall

On July 6, two days after Independence Day, the Massachusetts Senate passed S. 2517, otherwise known as the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act. The vote was unanimous -- 38-0.

Tags: Automobile Service Association, Barry Steinberg, Direct Tire, Right to Repair Act

Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Monday, July 26, 2010 9:44 AM | » Comments(0)

October 19, 2009

Schwarzenegger signs bill banning lead wheel weights

On Oct. 11, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed SB 757 into law. The news was not totally surprising given its purpose: to ban the sale -- and installation -- of lead wheel weights throughout the state.

Tags: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Green, Greenhouse gas emissions, Lead-free wheel weights, Right to Repair Act

Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Monday, October 19, 2009 9:56 AM | » Comments(0)

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