Block Exemption

[Ivor_E_Tower]

Following on from recent query on main dealer servicing (or not) under warranty, the following is taken from channel 4's 4car site:

 

Reforms to the way cars are sold in Europe could lead to a fall in new car prices. The new rules to modify the so-called Block Exemption Act took effect on October 1st , and should lead to a lessening of price controls by the car manufacturers. Independent companies are now allowed to service vehicles and sell spare parts, and manufacturers can no longer dictate to dealers that they can only sell one brand of vehicle. Independent garages are now allowed access to technical information and data to enable them to work on vehicles under the terms of a warranty or for accident repair. Industry analysts expect that this will lead to greater competition in the aftersales and servicing markets, and to a fall in new car prices, due to increased competition and easier comparison of prices between companies. The Consumers' Association has welcomed the reforms.

 

For more info follow the link:

http://www.dti.gov.uk/ccp/topics1/facts/blockcars.htm