CODE OF CONDUCT
Vehicle repair industry faces overhaul in competition crackdown
The Competition Commission is concerned about anticompetitive conduct in the automotive aftermarket and has published far-reaching proposals that will shake up the industry. The proposals were contained in a draft code of conduct gazetted for public comment on Friday that aims to transform the sector and encourage greater participation of historically disadvantaged individuals. Once finalised, the code will bind the car manufacturers, government bodies, industry associations and insurers that will be signatories to it. "The code of conduct is intended to address competition concerns arising from agreements between original equipment manufacturers and dealers, insurers and repair and maintenance service providers which have the effect of substantially lessening or preventing competition and which have created barriers to entry in the automotive industry," the draft code said. Of concern to the industry will be the proposal to remove restrictions that stand in the way of small, indepe...
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