No, it is at least partly an attempt to capture parts of the car service market....

tremon on Feb 17, 2016 | parent | context | favorite | on: Patent Owners Can Prevent You from Owning Anything

No, it is at least partly an attempt to capture parts of the car service market. Requiring brand-specific (or model-specific) tools for maintenance of cars allows for far more rent extraction than just dealership/garage certifications.