VAG going against EU block exemption rulings?Archived Message
Posted by Job Gevers on April 8, 2004, 7:10 pm
Hi all,
I have just been told by Audi UK that dealers will not be able to give out key/immobiliser codes anymore. The vehicle will have to go to franchised dealer to be connected to Milton Keynes.
My understanding of the EU block exemption rulings makes me think this to be a blatant breach.
I have contacted my trade association (SMTA) about this. They said they will look into this. But I think it will take a lot of complaints before anything will be done about it.
So, if you're a member of a motortrade association, please complain loudly to them. At the moment it is just Audi and Volvo with VW, Seat and Skoda to be rolled out in the next few weeks. THIS WILL HURT THE INDEPENDENT!!!