Despite the detailed EU and national legislation, the automotive industry is not unaffected by the phenomenon of counterfeit spare parts, nor by unauthorized maintenance and component replacements – especially sports cars.
According to OECD report, the total turnover of counterfeit goods in the automotive industry is worth $16 billion.
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Counterfeit components can cause many problems: structural damages to the vehicles, risks to personal safety and even emissions of inexpensive but noxious substances banned by law.