UK Right to Repair Group Winds Up

The UK R2RC (Right to Repair) strategy group has been disbanded, having decided it has achieved the goals it set when it was formed in February 2007. The decision was made at a recent Automotive Aftermarket Liaison Group (AALG) meeting, from which the UK element of the campaign was born, that R2RC end. The AALG accepted that recommendation.

Jim Mazza, the chairman of the campaign, said: “The motor vehicle specific regulations and guidelines introduced on 1 June 2010, which will run until 2023, are a fantastic outcome and far beyond my expectations. These coupled with other European legislation and directives provide strong protection for the independent automotive aftermarket and ensure an ongoing competitive environment from which the motorist will benefit. The UK Strategy Group is very satisfied with the outcome of the campaign.”

UK AALG members are: A1 Motor Stores; Federation of Engine Remanufacturers; Garage Equipment Association; Group Auto Union (UK & Ireland) Ltd; Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation; Independent Battery Distributors Association; National Tyre Distributors Association; Retail Motor Industry Federation (Independent Garage Association); Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (Aftermarket Section)

The new regulatory framework introduced on 1 June 2010 (expiring 31 May 2023) is composed of a new aftermarket specific Block Exemption Regulation accompanied by sector specific guidelines provided to give guidance to market operators. These can be downloaded from the European Commission website.

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