22 May 2013 17:20:47

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French consumers' association wins against Toyota France
The French consumers’ association ‘UFC Que Choisir’ has recently won a court case against Toyota France, regarding the  ‘general terms’ for the sale and warranty of Toyota cars, which were declared as improper.  
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EU Court of Justice declares anti-competitive the agreements between insurance companies and repair shops.
On the 14th of March, the EU Court of Justice issued a judgement against the agreements that the Hungarian insurers conclude every year with car dealers or with their national associations with regard to the services the insurers provide in case of road accidents. 
 

 

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Policy breakfast on PTI legislation at the European Parliament
European Aftermarket federations claim for a coherent and sound EU legislation on roadworthiness testing 
 
 
The three Aftermarket Federations EGEA (European Garage Equipment Association),
CECRA (European Council for Motor Trades and Repair) and FIGIEFA (European Federation of Automotive Aftermarket Distributors), under the hosting of Phil Bennion MEP (ALDE/UK),organised on the 19th of March a Policy breakfast in the European Parliament to highlight  the implications of the Commission’s Roadworthiness package for their industry sector.
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Welcome

Welcome to the website of FIGIEFA (Fédération Internationale des Grossistes Importateurs et Exportateurs  en Fournitures Automobiles). FIGIEFA is the International federation and political representative of independent wholesalers and retailers of automotive replacement parts and their associated repair chains in Brussels. FIGIEFA aims at maintaining effective competition in the automotive aftermarket and defending motorist consumers’ right to have their vehicles serviced, maintained and repaired at a workshop of their choice.

 

WHAT IS THE AFTERMARKET?

 

Competition to the benefit of consumers

 
After housing, a vehicle is the most costly item in a European family’s budget. When realising that the repair and maintenance of vehicle accounts for almost the same amount as its purchase, one easily acknowledges the importance of keeping replacement parts, repair, and maintenance affordable.
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