An investigation by Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) initiative Genuine is Best has revealed that dangerous counterfeit car parts are arriving in Australia, concealed in shipments of parallel and aftermarket vehicle parts. More than one in two (62 per cent) of the parts purchased in a Test Buy Program were found to be counterfeit. …
The online counterfeit car part market is flourishing, according to brand protection firm Corsearch, and this places Australian road users at higher risk of harm from low quality fake parts that may be fitted to their vehicles without their knowledge. Corsearch monitors the volume of counterfeit vehicle part listings on e-commerce platforms, assisting brands to …
A summer campaign by motoring industry initiative Genuine is Best is raising awareness about the importance of genuine parts and servicing, ahead of what is expected to be the busiest ever summer on Australian roads. Launched on the first day of summer, the campaign urges drivers to maintain their vehicle’s safety and integrity by insisting …
Picking up your car after collision repairs? Galmatic & Collision Safety Consultants NSW tell us three quick checks to make sure your car is back to it’s best.
A New Zealand collision repair part supplier has been caught red handed after a former employee blew the whistle and exposed a wide-ranging parts ‘rebirthing’ operation. The employee claims the supplier sold collision parts like bonnets, fenders and bumpers to smash repairer companies. He claims his ex-employer purchased the parts from an Australian supplier, ground …
Don’t spend your annual leave on the side of the road. Before you pack the boot and get on the road, take a moment to check your car is safe for the journey and the unexpected. Get a Grip – Check Your Tread Rubber Side Down – Damage Check Pump It Up – Tyre Pressure …
With COVID-19 restrictions being cautiously eased, you might be thinking about jumping back in the car after a few weeks, or months where it’s been sitting still. Isolation has been tough and that extended downtime means your car may have been a little neglected. It’s nothing dramatic, but all that time in park means your …
A theme on Genuine is Best social media channels are comments stating: “You say only genuine parts are appropriate for each vehicle. But, vehicle manufacturers don’t make all their own parts. Some of their genuine parts are made by other suppliers.” That’s absolutely true. Vehicle manufacturers sometimes engage external suppliers to develop and manufacture parts …
Testing by Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) initiative Genuine is Best has found non-genuine utility tray bodies can cause significant damage to the original vehicle and compromise its safety. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) testing of two non-genuine utility tray bodies saw trays fail on several critical criteria. The aftermarket trays cracked chassis rails in …
Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) member Toyota has stopped a major Australian vehicle body part and panel supplier from importing, advertising and selling counterfeit grilles. Sold in breach of Australian law, the grilles do not meet durability or quality standards. Constructed with inferior techniques and materials, the fakes are likely to fail prematurely in …
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