What comes next threatens us all
The independent repair trade is threatened by the end of Block Exemption Regulations, bad for business and consumer choice alike
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IAAF: ‘Unclear’ if UK will extend BER rules
Apparent ‘lack of desire’ from UK government to extend rules in line with EU states
ECP BOSS WARNS OF BLOCK EXEMPTION ‘EXISTENTIAL THREAT’
Andy Hamilton rails against VM ‘mini monopolies’ and demands that the UK government and the CMA take action in face of ‘abuse’ of the rules
NEW TRADE COALITION FORMED TO FIGHT BLOCK EXEMPTION THREAT
AFCAR comprises of bosses from four major UK trade bodies
IGA LAUNCH DATABASE OF GARAGES ‘SAFE’ FOR DATA ACCESS
The Independent Garage Association is to build a database of garages that are ‘safe’ and can be trusted by VMs to access security-related systems. The plan comes in light of Block Exemption renewal in 2023, […]
TOYOTA OFFERS WARRANTY, CONDITIONAL ON DEALER SERVICING
VM will warranty vehicles for up to ten years, providing they are exclusively dealer serviced
UK GOV TO REVIEW BLOCK EXEMPTION RENEWAL
The Secretary of State may vary, revoke or replace the block exemption agreement
SMMT CHIEF WELCOMES BLOCK EXEMPTION ‘COMPETITION’
Mike Hawes voices support for regulation ‘that will be of benefit to the consumer’
IAAF’s BLEASDALE WARNS INDUSTRY OVER BLOCK EXEMPTION REVIEW
Board member warns against complacency, calling the legislation ‘central to ensuring a level playing field in the automotive aftermarket’
BLOCK EXEMPTION PUBLIC CONSULTATION NOW OPEN
Crucial legislation is up for renewal, Trade bodies are preparing responses.
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