[Autohome? Industry]? The use, import and export of counterfeit and shoddy auto parts has been banned repeatedly. Not long ago, the "Analysis of Complaints Accepted by National Consumers Association Organizations in 2019" released by the China Consumers Association pointed out that there were 34,335 complaints about automobiles and parts in 2019, ranking first among all industries.
On June 8, Xining City conducted a surprise inspection of Zhonghui International Mechanical and Electrical Auto Parts City, and seized 1,083 pieces (sets) of more than 20 kinds of auto parts suspected of counterfeiting five brands including Toyota, Honda, and Ford. , more than 200 sets of fake auto parts packaging boxes. The infringing and counterfeit products seized this time mainly include auto parts such as car logos, brake pads, wipers, spark plugs, air filters, bearings, and rearview mirrors.
The law enforcement officers of the Xining Municipal Market Supervision and Administration Bureau inspected the business license, product inspection report, purchase receipt, etc., and after identifying the auto parts manufacturers, they confirmed that infringing products and counterfeit products were identified one by one. Register, issue relevant law enforcement documents, and implement administrative enforcement measures to seize on the spot. Next, the Xining Market Supervision Bureau will also carry out special inspections of other auto parts markets, auto repair shops and auto 4S stores, and seriously investigate and punish products involving infringement, counterfeiting and shoddy products.
In detail, in March this year, the Guangxi and Guangdong police uncovered a major engine oil counterfeiting case and arrested 53 suspects. The total amount involved was as high as 2.2 billion yuan, involving Mobil, Castrol and many other brands. Popular brands; In May, 197 barrels of counterfeit antifreeze were detected in Changping District, Beijing, totaling 3,512 kilograms; in September last year, a batch of fuel tanks, filters and other goods exported from Shandong to Vietnam used the "China National Heavy Duty Truck" trademark. , but the workmanship was rough, it was identified as a major infringement case, involving about 11 tons of goods and a total value of more than 90,000 yuan; in 2018, Chongqing uncovered a major case of counterfeit and shoddy auto parts, and arrested 16 suspects. A batch of auto parts with counterfeit registered trademarks of "BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche" and other brands were seized, involving more than 8 million yuan...
In 2019, the Ministry of Transport revised the "Motor Vehicle Maintenance Management Regulations" It was also clearly pointed out that it is necessary to strengthen supervision and urge motor vehicle maintenance operators to standardize maintenance operations, increase the disclosure of vehicle maintenance technical information, effectively strengthen the quality management of the maintenance process, and strictly prohibit the use of counterfeit and shoddy parts to repair motor vehicles.
The auto parts market has a long supply chain, lacks strong supervision and legal restrictions, and product quality is uneven. Once counterfeit and shoddy auto parts are used, the economic impact is on the one hand, and the most important thing is the impact on the driving safety of car owners. At present, the most common fake and shoddy auto parts on the market mainly include three key parts such as car filters, brake parts, bumpers, dust boots, windshields, and car lights.
As a merchant, you must prevent the purchase of such goods from the source and seek illegal profits; as a consumer, you must also remember not to be greedy for small gains and repair and replace them through regular channels. (Text/Car Home? Weng Meng)