FIGIEFA

FIGIEFA, the International Federation of Automotive Aftermarket Distributors, welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Commissions public consultation on the simplification of the EU digital legislative framework, including the Digital Omnibus initiative. FIGIEFA represents Europes independent distributors of automotive replacement parts and components, as well as their associated repair networks.

FIGIEFA, representing Europes independent automotive parts distributors and their associated repair chains, welcomes the Digital Omnibus as an opportunity to simplify and harmonise the EUs digital legislation. However, simplification must not lead to deregulation. The EUs digital legislative instruments are essential to create a level playing field and stimulate innovation.

FIGIEFA, the European Federation of Automotive Aftermarket Distributors, welcomes the opportunity to submit feedback to the Clean Corporate Vehicles initiative. We call upon the European Commission to ensure that the upcoming legislative proposal reflects the operational realities of businesses and adopts a flexible, market-driven approach.

FIGIEFA (the European federation and political representative in Brussels of the independent wholesalers and retailers of automotive replacement parts and their associated repair chains) welcomes the objectives of the new EU Commission proposal for a Regulation setting ecodesign requirements for sustainable products which will contribute to reduce the negative life-cycle environmental and social impacts of products…

FIGIEFA welcomes the objectives of the new ‘Right to Repair’ Initiative of the EU Commission, which will contribute to promote more accessible, green and affordable repair services to the benefit of all European consumers.

FIGIEFA is the European federation representing independent distributors of automotive replacement parts and their associated repair networks. FIGIEFA welcomes the European Commissions Digital Fitness Check as an opportunity to assess the cumulative impact of the EUs digital rulebook and ensure that it delivers on its core objectives: innovation, fair business environment in the EU and user empowerment.

FIGIEFA, the European Federation of Automotive Aftermarket Distributors, is part of Europe’s substantial automotive aftermarket and mobility value chain, accounting for over 4,5 million jobs in the wider ‘automobile use’, most of them being employed in over 500.000 SMEs.

FIGIEFA, the European Association of independent wholesalers & retailers of automotive parts and components, welcomes the EU Commissions initiative to revise the EUs roadworthiness package and acknowledge the importance of ensuring that vehicles remain safe, environmentally compliant, and fit for purpose throughout their lifetime.

The publication of the European Commissions proposals for a revised Design Directive (COM(2022) 666) and a revised EU Design Regulation (COM(2022) 667) is an important step for competition and consumers. The proposed Design Directive includes an EU-wide Repair Clause for must match visible spare parts (Art.

The aftermarket and mobility services ecosystem is a major part of the automotive industry, accounting for 4.5 million European jobs and providing essential services ensuring safety & compliance of the 340 million vehicles on European roads. The independent service providers (ISPs) in the sector are all in direct competition with OEMs for the provision of services.

FIGIEFA welcomes the intention to draft new guidelines on exclusionary abuses of dominance. We fully share the Commissions view to ensure that abuse of dominance rules need to be clear, effective and applied vigor-ously to the benefit of European consumers and the economy at large.

FIGIEFA supports the environmental objectives of Euro 7 and the establishment of a harmonised framework for measuring and reducing brake particle emissions from M1 and N1 vehicles. The proposed implementing regulation is an important step in enabling the practical application of Euro 7 brake emission requirements.