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CompCom publishes guidelines expected to benefit consumers and small businesses in the sector. 00:03
The changes promote consumer choice and rights while aiming to make the market more competitive. Image: Moneyweb
Interventions by the Competition Commission to open up the automotive aftermarket are expected to result in far-reaching benefits for consumers and small, independent and historically disadvantaged service providers from July 1, 2021.
These benefits include:
Promoting consumer choice in the purchase of vehicle maintenance and service plans.
Promoting the rights of consumers to use original or non-original spare parts during the lifespan of their vehicle.
Removing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) restrictions in the sale and distribution of original parts.