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'Too much remains unsaid' on Block Exemption – NFDA

Dealer association concerned that renewed rules won't cover changes in the trade

07 March 2023

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Independents must offer 'a more professionalised experience' says ECP's Hamilton

The need to get indys competing with franchised workshops tops the CEO's four-point plan for 2023

06 January 2023

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CMA's Block Exemption Recommendations: IAAF response

Access to in-vehicle data remains a real issue, says Chief Exec.

12 October 2022

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CMA publishes final reccomendations

Report reccomends to retain BER, albeit in a slightly modified form

06 October 2022

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ECP boss issues six-point policy list for new PM

MOT test frequency, EV recycling and block exemption renewal in Andy Hamilton's wishlist

08 September 2022

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Block Exemption likely to be extended for five years

EU aftermarket will get protection from rule extension, but Britain will have to wait for the Competition & Markets Authority review

08 July 2022

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What comes next threatens us all

The independent repair trade is threatened by the end of Block Exemption Regulations, bad for business and consumer choice alike

16 March 2022

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IAAF: 'Unclear' if UK will extend BER rules

Apparent 'lack of desire' from UK government to extend rules in line with EU states

26 January 2022

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ECP BOSS WARNS OF BLOCK EXEMPTION 'EXISTENTIAL THREAT'

Andy Hamilton rails against VM 'mini monopolies' and demands that the UK government and the CMA take action in face of 'abuse' of the rules

22 July 2021

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NEW TRADE COALITION FORMED TO FIGHT BLOCK EXEMPTION THREAT

AFCAR comprises of bosses from four major UK trade bodies

21 July 2021

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