Posted by John Wallis on November 14, 2003, 9:01 pm, in reply to "Block Exemption news"
Hi Derek
IÂ’m trying to keep up to speed with the block exemption rules and found out this yesterday. Posing as a customer we asked the main agents below about the new ruling.
It was in the press that you could now take your new vehicle to any garage of your choice to have it serviced. We put it to the test.
Renault main dealer said yes but you had to use genuine parts. There would be no problem with a warranty claim.
Mercedes (Two Branches) didnÂ’t know what we were talking about and said no you must bring it to us for your servicing and repairs.
BMW said something on a similar line.
I phoned the MVRA and they said it was all still up in the air and most of the manufacturers were dragging their feet. The criteria has still not been decided. All the motor trade bodies are applying pressure.