Automakers to gearheads: Stop repairing cars

[Nine8Six]

Not a huge news to me. Already in place in China and policy established by the Ministry of Transport - not all strongly enforced however.

Any maintenance or repairs required needs to be carried out by an 'officially' appointed installer/mechanic. Technically, only the dealers are appointed by the ministry of transport here loll

If let's say you have an accident, and after scrutiny, an inspector finds that your brake pads were installed by JackThePartChanger (Indy?), both are accountable: a)the vehicle owner and b)the (illegal) installer. Insurance won't pay.. blah blah.. you see where this goes

Luck with finding a cheap and 'legal' indy/mechanic here (all illegal stuff really)

There... some culture difference for you guys lolll

[healthservices]

Tesla warns Model S hacks could injure drivers and its brand

[paulofto]

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

Not a huge news to me. Already in place in China and policy established by the Ministry of Transport - not all strongly enforced however.

Any maintenance or repairs required needs to be carried out by an 'officially' appointed installer/mechanic. Technically, only the dealers are appointed by the ministry of transport here loll

If let's say you have an accident, and after scrutiny, an inspector finds that your brake pads were installed by JackThePartChanger (Indy?), both are accountable: a)the vehicle owner and b)the (illegal) installer. Insurance won't pay.. blah blah.. you see where this goes

Luck with finding a cheap and 'legal' indy/mechanic here (all illegal stuff really)

There... some culture difference for you guys lolll

"Already in place in China" this from the land of knock off Rolex's and Gucci bags. Copyright laws appear to be unenforcible in the land of tea and oranges. And here in Manitoba i can see the public car insurance monopoly getting on this bandwagon as a way to deny claims.

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by paulofto

.... as a way to deny claims.

Ding Ding Ding... brilliant isn't it!

Automotive industry.. worth more than gold if you ask me. Going to get harder for the small guys (JackThePartChanger) to get a chuck of it. Coming your way soon I'm afraid

[healthservices]

Originally Posted by paulofto

"Already in place in China" this from the land of knock off Rolex's and Gucci bags. Copyright laws appear to be unenforcible in the land of tea and oranges. And here in Manitoba i can see the public car insurance monopoly getting on this bandwagon as a way to deny claims.

There are always ways to make the stupid laws implemented work, look at Singapore...

There is a law that requires everyone to flush the public toilet but no way to enforce it. So what do they do? Make it mandatory that all public bathrooms have automatic flush.

There is a law against spitting out gum. Okay no way to enforce it but to make the sale of gum illegal.