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Get your data back from your car maker
Since 12 September 2025 the EU Data Act (Regulation (EU) 2023/2854) gives you the right to the data your connected car creates – for yourself, or sent to a workshop of your choice. Fill in 4 fields and get a ready letter to copy or save as PDF.
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Your letter
⚖️ This tool helps you prepare a request. It is not legal advice and does not replace a lawyer. Manufacturer contact data checked on 2026-10-25; channels can change – check the source links.
What the law says
- Art. 4(1): where you cannot access the data directly, the data holder must make readily available data and metadata accessible to you without undue delay, free of charge, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format – on a simple electronic request.
- Art. 5(1): on your request, the data holder must make the same data available to a third party you choose (for example an independent workshop), free of charge for you.
- Art. 3: connected products must be designed so that data is easily accessible; this design rule applies to products placed on the market after 12 September 2026.
For workshops and service companies
Independent garages need car data to diagnose and repair. With Article 5 your customer can ask the manufacturer to send the data to you. We are preparing simple tools for workshops – join the waiting list.
- Ready-made Article 5 letters for your customers
- Overview of each brand's official Data Act channel
- No payment now – we only collect emails
Questions
Is it free?
Yes. The tool is free and the Data Act says data must be made available to you free of charge.
Do I need to own the car?
You must be the 'user': the owner, or someone with a contract such as a lease or rental.
What if the manufacturer refuses?
It must give reasons in writing. You can complain to the national competent authority or go to a certified dispute settlement body (Art. 4(3), 4(9), Art. 10).