New EU legislation 

From June 1st 2010 new laws mean that car manufacturers will no longer be able to refuse to supply independent vehicle workshops with technical information or spare parts.

According to the European Commission, repair and maintenance accounts for 40 per cent of the cost of owning a car. Joaquín Almunia, the Competition Commissioner, said the new antitrust regulation would provide consumers with tangible benefits. “[It will] bring down the cost of repairs and maintenance. 

“Car manufacturers will no longer be able to make the warranty conditional on having the oil changed or other car services only in authorised garages,” the Commission said. 

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