If you buy a car, you should own your car. But today, automakers are increasingly using software, repair data, and diagnostic tools to lock drivers into dealership-only repair networks, driving up costs and squeezing out local mechanics.
Ed Dean is the publisher and radio talk show host at FloridaDaily.com. He focuses on a range of topics including finance, education, government and politics, as well as culture and society, often discussing issues such as cyber attacks, local and regional economies, and the education system. Ed's insights and commentary have been featured in NewsBreak and Florida Daily.















