Re: VAG going against EU block exemption rulings? Archived Message
Posted by Job on April 11, 2004, 12:41 pm, in reply to "Re: VAG going against EU block exemption rulings?"
I have no problem with being security concious. My problem lies with the actions of the manufacturers trying to cut the throat of independent garages. If we all just accept the goings on, as has been done for years, we will see the manufacturers stamp all over us and taking our livelyhoods away. History has shown, in all walks of life, that a small group can influence the operations of large/global players. You just have to look at the USA, where the independent voice DOES make a difference. I know that in the UK people like complaining about neighbours, local roads etc., but stay quiet about the larger picture. Isn't it time that we stand up and fight for what we believe in? If there are enough complaints and noise, our trade organisations will have to fight our corner properly, or risk being taken to court by their members. All is well and good, sitting on your ass saying it won't make a difference or, it needs the vehicle owners to stand up. B*ll*cks, WE make our living from these vehicles, so WE have to ensure we can carry on making a living. If in a couple of years time we can't service new cars anymore because we do not have the access codes, but our colleagues in other parts of the world can, we can only blame ourselves for having been plain short sighted, stupid and apathetic. Sorry for sounding a bit angry, but having worked for manufacturers directly, I can see the writing on the wall. regards, Job
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Message Thread:
- VAG going against EU block exemption rulings? - Job Gevers April 8, 2004, 7:10 pm
- Re: VAG going against EU block exemption rulings? - John Wallis April 9, 2004, 4:23 pm
- Re: VAG going against EU block exemption rulings? - ray April 10, 2004, 4:51 pm
- Re: VAG going against EU block exemption rulings? - Iain G Wood April 11, 2004, 10:37 am
- Re: VAG going against EU block exemption rulings? - Job April 11, 2004, 12:41 pm
- Re: VAG going against EU block exemption rulings? - Peter Wright April 12, 2004, 7:41 am
- Re: VAG going against EU block exemption rulings?Reading and Translation - Iain G Wood April 12, 2004, 6:33 pm
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