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Il primo rapporto nazionale sull'emergente problema dei ricambi auto contraffatti è stato rilasciato dall'Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association. Questo documento analizza la questione e propone strategie per proteggere consumatori e industria, evidenziando l'urgenza di affrontare questa sfida crescente.

Minneapolis - The first national report on the growing problem of counterfeit auto parts was released today by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). The report, “Counterfeit Parts: A Growing Challenge in the Automotive Aftermarket,” provides a comprehensive overview of the problem of counterfeit auto parts and offers strategies for protecting consumers and the industry. The report was authored by AAIA policy analyst, Kevin Lippert, and is based upon a series of meetings and focus groups held with industry leaders, government officials and consumer advocates. The report was released during the AAIA Industry Outlook and Strategies Conference in Minneapolis. “Counterfeit parts are a significant problem for the automotive aftermarket,” states Lippert, who conducted the research for the report. “The problem is not limited to a few isolated cases, but is pervasive throughout the industry. The automotive aftermarket should take action to protect its customers, its reputation and its industry from the significant threat posed by these parts.” Some of the key findings of the report include: • Counterfeit parts are becoming increasingly available in the U.S. and are a growing problem. • Counterfeit parts are often of poor quality and can be dangerous to the consumer. • The problem of counterfeit parts can be addressed through policy initiatives, enforcement and consumer education. • The automotive aftermarket industry must take action to protect its customers, its reputation and its industry from the threats posed by counterfeit parts. The report identifies a number of potential policy initiatives that could be implemented to address the problem of counterfeit parts. These include: • Establishing standards for labeling and packaging of aftermarket parts. • Establishing industry-wide standards for determining the authenticity of parts. • Establishing a government-industry partnership to combat counterfeiting. • Enhancing enforcement efforts against counterfeiting. • Enhancing consumer education efforts regarding the dangers of counterfeit parts. “We believe that this report is a valuable resource for the automotive aftermarket and can serve as the foundation for future industry efforts to address the problem of counterfeit parts,” said Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of AAIA. “The report provides a comprehensive overview of the issue and identifies a number of potential strategies for addressing the problem. We hope that this report will help to raise awareness of the issue and spur action to protect consumers from the dangers of counterfeit parts.” To view a copy of the report, visit www.aftermarket.org. The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) is a Bethesda, Md.-based association whose more than 22,000 member companies and affiliates manufacture, distribute and sell motor vehicle parts, accessories, tools, equipment, materials and supplies.