Independant vehicle repairers EU legisation

[notlawnomis]

Hi all, thought this might be of interest to you guys, apologies if its already been posted elsewhere!!

Simon

The EU commission has decided that independent car repair centres are "A Bad Thing" and intend to ensure that only Main Dealers and Authorised franchised outlets can repair your vehicle from 2010 so,for example Halfords/Nationwide Autocentres/Kwik fit etc. and your local trusted inependent garage will not be able to look after your car(s). Forget the reputations-good or bad-of these outlets. What is important is Your right to choose where You take your car for servicing/repairs is going to be taken away.

http://www.r2rc.co.uk/home/content/view/27/97/