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24th March 2011, Page 42
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Automotive Aftermarket Federation. “So where is the quality compromise?” Spratt is also dismissive of attempts to warn operators away from alternative suppliers with claims that safety might be compromised.

“Brand managers at reputable independent parts distributors are not going to risk damaging the reputation of the company or the brand by supplying poor-quality parts of unknown provenance. Even OE component suppliers do not supply all manufacturers, yet often have a replacement part for those vehicles.” “Over 90% of our parts are sourced from OE suppliers, especially safety-critical and mechanical items,” says Arthur Pinkney, MD of Imexpart, which offers parts for Iveco, MAN and Mercedes-Benz trucks. “The new EU ruling on Block Exemption will help reassure operators that they can buy parts of matching quality from independent suppliers without invalidating the warranty.” Pinkney points out that while other operating costs have soared in the past decade, parts prices are down by around 30%. “Competition has forced quality parts suppliers to lower the prices. And that’s good for everyone.” German parts distributor DT-Diesel Technic’s range is about to become available in the UK through Multipart. “Our role is to offer the needed parts at the right price in relation to the age of vehicle,” says Dirk Mahlstaedt, marketing manger. Generic products are widely accepted in other industries that are safety conscious, such as pharmaceuticals, he points out.


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