EP Public Hearing:
Clear Internal Market Rules for Mopeds,
Scooters and Motorcycles
FIGIEFA presentation
Access to repair and maintenance
information for independent operators
EP Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection – 22/03/2011
FIGIEFA – We Maintain Competition
FIGIEFA
International federation of automotive aftermarket distributors
Founded in 1956
Gathers 26 national trade associations from 23 countries in Europe
Represents the interests of both independent spare parts distributors and
independent repairers organised in repair chains.
Our mission
to safeguard free and effective competition and fair access to spare parts
and repair and maintenance information in the European aftermarket
Overview of the Motorcycle/Scooter/Moped Market
Key market figures
33 million units in use (2008)
Regular mean of transport for 30 million EU citizen
In 2006, 6 countries represent 90 % of total PTW sales (ES, FR, IT, DE, GR, UK)
6 main players represent 2/3 of the total market
(Piaggio Group, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Peugeot, Kymco)
37.000 points of sales/services accounting for
2/3 of sector employment within the EU (150.000 employees)
The Aftermarket represents 72 % of the total sector turnover
Current trends
Cities congestions create a growing demand for urban PTWs
Introduction of OBD systems even on small PTWs means
more complex repair and maintenance
The Aftermarket Chain
Roadside Rescue
Multi-brand Repairers
Services
The aftermarket is
a chain of operators
Each of these actors play and
essential part in the proper
repair and maintenance of PTWs
Providers of Technical Parts Manufacturers
Information
Parts Distributors Tools Manufacturers
Modern Aftermarket Services at a glance
Due to advances in vehicle technology, PTWs are
becoming computers with 2 wheels
On a modern PTW, the repair and maintenance processes include:
- Unequivocal vehicle identification
- Diagnosis of the vehicle
- Due analysis of problem with up-to-date repair expertise
- Unequivocal parts identification and ordering of
replacement products
- Correct fitting of new mechanical parts, electronic
units and other components
- Software update/Re-intialisation/re-setting of
electronic components and of the vehicle
Key elements:
OBD and Repair and Maintenance Information (RMI)
For all these steps:
- Access to technical information is critical
- Need to rely on standardised diagnostic information
from the OBD system
- Need to use a multi-brand diagnostic tool
This access to OBD and RMI is needed by all multi-brand
aftermarket operators
In more details:
4 Keystones for modern repair and maintenance
Repair information Multi-brand tools
Spare parts Training
In more details
4 Keystones for modern repair and maintenance
Repair information Vehicle Manufacturers Multi-brand tools
Information for OBD compatibility
of replacement parts
Repair and maintenance Training information Information for full functionality
information including of multi-brand tools and test
vehicle/parts identification equipment
Spare parts Training
It is therefore essential that all independent operators have
access to OBD and Repair and Maintenance Information
Rationale behind the Draft Regulation
Why are the provisions on access to repair
and maintenance crucial?
To ensure vehicle safety and environmental compliance
from day one and throughout the vehicle life-cycle
To maintain effective competition in the aftermarket to
the benefit of EU consumers
To achieve EU legislative/policy consistency in
the Automotive sector
Implementation of the Access to RMI provisions
Timing/feasibility - January 2013
More than 90% of the market is held by large or very large
industrial players
(e.g: Piaggio group, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Peugeot, BMW, Triumph, KTM…)
- All manufacturers already apply the principle of Access to RMI
for the members of their own network
- These strong business entities should be able to handle the
access to RMI requirement
- There is no immediate standardisation requirement
(information should be provided in a usable manner)
- If the information is not available, VMs are granted a 6 months
period starting on the date of type-approval to comply
FIGIEFA’s opinion
FIGIEFA’s opinion on the EC legislative draft
Overall positive
The draft provisions on repair and maintenance information
fill the legislative gap and are similar to Euro 5/6 and Euro
VI provisions
Improvements yet needed
Updates are suggested in light of technological advances,
market developments, and practical experience with access
to technical information since 2006/2007
To Conclude
All we ask for is that the independent and multi-
brand operators continue to provide consumers
with quality services and products on a fair and
effective level playing field.
Thank you for your attention.
