Service And Parts

Subaru disables Starlink in Massachusetts new cars amid right-to-repair fray

Starlink was disabled “to avoid violating” state law, said Subaru of America’s Dominick Infante.

Larry P. Vellequette

November 08, 2021 05:00 AM

Subaru of America has disabled its Starlink telematics subscription service on all new 2022 vehicles sold or housed in Massachusetts so it doesn't violate an amended right-to-repair law that is the subject of a dispute in federal court between the state and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation.

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