Block Exemption

Legistlation

The Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation (BER) (EC) 1400/2002

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.

For more information about block exemption visit www.r2rc.eu