BER support

BER support

4 Aug 2008

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Klarius warns garages will be "paralysed" if BER is dropped

TECHNICIANS, garages and parts stores will be “effectively paralysed” if Block Exemption Regulations are not renewed – that’s the warning from the latest company to publicly support the Right To Repair Campaign.

Paul Hannah, the business development director at exhaust company Klarius, said standing by while the EU attempted to remove BER legislation would benefit no-one.

“It is increasingly clear that mechanics, garage workshops and automotive part stores will all be effectively paralysed if BER is not renewed in 2010,” said Paul.

“The proposed regulation change will also be of precisely zero value to consumers. We support the view of that creating a situation where consumers are stripped of choice, will have to travel further, and will be charged more money just for the privilege of getting a vehicle fixed is a ludicrous one

“For a country insistent on offering the widest choice for consumers, it is beyond comprehension,” added Paul.

He said VMs should be more pro-active in opposing the planned changes. “At a time when there is great pressure to reduce emissions, and with a number of governments happy to add taxes to companies failing to meet environmental standards, removal of Block Exemption would be a disaster for vehicle manufacturers,” continued Paul.

“The knock on effect of reduced consumer choice will be that motorists are less inclined to repair their cars or introduce environmentally sound components when required, due to costs.

“And without a strong enough aftermarket to protect manufacturers, they will become liable for polluting cars.”

“Car manufacturers in the UK should be investing their time more wisely in lobbying the government to introduce European Type Approval standards to UK parts manufacturers,” concluded Paul.

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