Japtech Hull - Japanese vehicle specialist. Block Exemption

The removal of 'Block Exemption' and what it means to car owners. (And why dealers don't want you to know about it!)

You may have heard about Block Exemption, or seen adverts mentioning it - here is the truth...

The Europeans carried out an investigation in the 1990's, into cartels, restrictive practices, and anti-competition tactics by major manufacturers in many types of business. The law was subsequently changed to prevent these practices, and open up the markets. The dear old motor industry was given a temporary reprieve from these new laws - the Block Expemption.

However. in October 2003, the Block Exemption was lifted (despite strenuous lobbying by the motor industry).

So, what does it mean? The important issues are:

Your car can be serviced where ever you choose, as long as the manufacturer's recommendations are followed (as Japtech Hull do), and here's the best bit -

THE MANUFACTURER'S OR USED CAR WARRANTY CANNOT BE INVALIDATED.

If anybody (e.g. Dealers, Salesmen) suggest that a vehicle is devalued because it has not been dealer maintained, they could actually be breaking the law!!! At Japtech Hull Ltd, we can provide certification, if required, that our work is of the manufacturer's standard.

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