KevG
05-07-09, 12:05 PM
All,
I know that MGRover are no longer, so therefore this probably doesnt include the majority of us, but it is handy to know if you have a vehicle under warranty.
The Right to Repair Campaign is an organisation which are trying to stop the motor manufacturers having a monoply on where you have your vehicle serviced/repaired etc and therefore giving the customer the right to choose where to get your repairs etc done.
Ensuring fair and effective competition is at the heart of Community legislation, which has included sector-specific rules on competition in the automotive industry for many years. The current Block Exemption Regulation (EC) 1400/2002 is designed to protect competition and consumer choice in the repair sector.
It states that suppliers may sell replacement parts directly into the aftermarket, and that authorised repairers may source quality parts from the supplier of their choice, including independent parts wholesalers. The use of such parts, as well as the servicing of a vehicle by an independent repairer, shall have no effect on the manufacturer's warranty. Independent operators are entitled to non-discriminatory access to technical information, tools and training.
These rules expire in 2010, and whether they will be renewed is the subject of controversial discussions.
For more info read here: http://www.r2rc.eu/index.php?page=index&lang=en
I'm going to try and add a banner for this also.
I know that MGRover are no longer, so therefore this probably doesnt include the majority of us, but it is handy to know if you have a vehicle under warranty.
The Right to Repair Campaign is an organisation which are trying to stop the motor manufacturers having a monoply on where you have your vehicle serviced/repaired etc and therefore giving the customer the right to choose where to get your repairs etc done.
Ensuring fair and effective competition is at the heart of Community legislation, which has included sector-specific rules on competition in the automotive industry for many years. The current Block Exemption Regulation (EC) 1400/2002 is designed to protect competition and consumer choice in the repair sector.
It states that suppliers may sell replacement parts directly into the aftermarket, and that authorised repairers may source quality parts from the supplier of their choice, including independent parts wholesalers. The use of such parts, as well as the servicing of a vehicle by an independent repairer, shall have no effect on the manufacturer's warranty. Independent operators are entitled to non-discriminatory access to technical information, tools and training.
These rules expire in 2010, and whether they will be renewed is the subject of controversial discussions.
For more info read here: http://www.r2rc.eu/index.php?page=index&lang=en
I'm going to try and add a banner for this also.