BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has signed into law a bill aimed at settling a dispute over whether automakers should be required to provide independent repair shops and vehicles owners with software needed to diagnose car trouble.

The Democratic governor gave final approval in a private bill signing Tuesday at the Statehouse.

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