New EU legislation that came into force yesterday (June 1)
could help to cut the cost of servicing and repairs for motorists.
Current
EU law states that a car's warranty will not be affected if it is
serviced outside the franchised dealer network, as long as approved
parts are used and the work is carried out to the manufacturer's
specification.
Until now, independent garages had to buy approved
parts from car manufacturers, but the new legislation allows parts
suppliers to sell their ...
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