Photo: FCAI
The counterfeit car parts business is a rising problem. As a prime example of the industry’s worries, the UAE police seized nigh $8.4 million worth of fake car parts during 2015. The problem with fakes is that these products aren’t inspected to ensure they meet ISO quality standards or safety requirements.
The latest raid on counterfeit car parts comes from Guangzhou, China, where police seized around 33,000 fake parts. More worryingly, 55,000 packages wearing Toyota Genuine Parts branding were also found in the Guangzhou-based large-scale manufacturing facility.
According to a press release from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries of Australia, the men in blue acted on information provided by the Australian arm of Toyota. Truth be told, the Oz is one of the most affected markets in the world as far as fake car parts are concerned. To the point, the FCAI tells that:
“Ford Australia has also intercepted fake parts, including alloy rims to suit high-performance FPV (Ford Performance Vehicles) models and air intake snorkels and grilles for the Ranger light commercial, while Holden has seized counterfeit parts including body panels, alloy rims, grilles, taillights, and radiators.” Yikes!
These said, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries explains that the crackdown in Guangzhou resulted from a couple of Federal Court proceedings against two retailers selling counterfeit airbag parts. After the Australia-based Toyota retailers had agreed to stop selling these parts and refund all of the affected customers, the Toyota HQ in Japan contacted its Chinese subsidiary to orchestrate the crackdown.
"While this seizure is shocking, sadly it's not uncommon and using counterfeit parts, knowingly or otherwise, means you're taking a huge risk," said FCAI CEO Tony Weber. "It offers a clear reminder to consumers that just because they see a branded box, bag or label they shouldn't assume they're buying a genuine part." You've been warned.
According to a press release from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries of Australia, the men in blue acted on information provided by the Australian arm of Toyota. Truth be told, the Oz is one of the most affected markets in the world as far as fake car parts are concerned. To the point, the FCAI tells that:
“Ford Australia has also intercepted fake parts, including alloy rims to suit high-performance FPV (Ford Performance Vehicles) models and air intake snorkels and grilles for the Ranger light commercial, while Holden has seized counterfeit parts including body panels, alloy rims, grilles, taillights, and radiators.” Yikes!
These said, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries explains that the crackdown in Guangzhou resulted from a couple of Federal Court proceedings against two retailers selling counterfeit airbag parts. After the Australia-based Toyota retailers had agreed to stop selling these parts and refund all of the affected customers, the Toyota HQ in Japan contacted its Chinese subsidiary to orchestrate the crackdown.
"While this seizure is shocking, sadly it's not uncommon and using counterfeit parts, knowingly or otherwise, means you're taking a huge risk," said FCAI CEO Tony Weber. "It offers a clear reminder to consumers that just because they see a branded box, bag or label they shouldn't assume they're buying a genuine part." You've been warned.
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