FIA demonstrates wireless platform for aftermarket connected car services

FIA Region I and the Alliance for the Freedom of Car Repair (AFCAR), have demonstrated an open, secure in-vehicle wireless platform that enables consumers to choose their preferred connected car services, indicating indicate that it is technically feasible for consumers to have safe access to remote repair by any certified independent operator. The FIA says aftermarket sector is dedicated to offering European consumers new mobility services for the digital era and is calling on the European Commission to en
May 4, 2017 Read time: 2 mins
8054 FIA Region I and the Alliance for the Freedom of Car Repair (AFCAR), have demonstrated an open, secure in-vehicle wireless platform that enables consumers to choose their preferred connected car services, indicating indicate that it is technically feasible for consumers to have safe access to remote repair by any certified independent operator.


The FIA says aftermarket sector is dedicated to offering European consumers new mobility services for the digital era and is calling on the 1690 European Commission to ensure access to vehicle data via the regulation of an independent and secure open in-vehicle platform.

Currently, vehicle manufacturers use their own proprietary telematics system to gain full access to the vehicle, its data and resources. Meanwhile, competitors are given highly restricted access to the car’s data. FIA believes this limits the potential for innovation and development of independent services, to the detriment of consumers and the wider European digital economy.

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