# New BMW Patent Would Make Working On Your Own Car Even More Difficult

> Over the past decade, right to repair and ease of repair have emerged as crucial talking points for consumer rights advocacy.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2064639/bmw-new-screw-patent-make-working-on-car-more-difficult/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=695519cf2e260b2544648bf2)
- **Published:** 2025-12-31
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #amazon #bmw #difficult #ease #patent #repair #working #access
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