> We have a right to repair and always had, as said. You don't have a right to repair if you can't access the required docs, tools, spare parts or if there are

> We have a right to repair and always had, as said. You don't have a right to repair if you can't access the required docs, tools, spare parts or if there are unreasonable conditions if you do so. I know a lot of John Deere customers who don't agree with you, for starters. This is why "right to repair" is a thing at all. > Indeed, what is the difference between a consumer and a "professional repairman"? First, "professional repairman" is someone who offers repair as a service to others, who has it as their trade. You'd think the distinction would be easy to make. It is defined in one of the first articles of the directive. Second, that you are not guaranteed access to documentation, spare parts and so on as a consumer.