Counterfeit Cancellations: Mercedes-Benz seized more than 1.6 million counterfeit parts in 2023, according to new report
Toronto, Ontario — More than 1.6 million Mercedes-Benz counterfeit parts were seized in 2023, according to a press release by the automaker. Parts seized included counterfeit brake parts, paper air filters, body and steering parts. The 1.6 million-plus counterfeit parts were seized in over 740 raids worldwide. The number of these raids increased by almost […]
Antitrust Alliance: Large-scale parts price-fixing class action nets $78 million for settlement distribution
Toronto, Ontario — A class action lawsuit involving four law firms from across Canada has managed to rack up $78 million to be distributed as settlement to the victims of an auto parts price-fixing conspiracy, according to a Wednesday press release. Siskinds LLP, Sotos LLP, Camp Fiorante Matthews Mogerman LLP (CFM) and Siskinds Desmeules s.e.n.c.r.l. […]
Fakes Don’t Make It: U.S. border patrol seizes $196,000 in fake auto parts at Philadelphia port
Pennsylvania, United States — A shipment of more than 175 counterfeit auto parts bound for Philadelphia was intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) last month, amounting to a value of $196,000 had they made their way into the legal aftermarket. The shipment sent from China contained 177 air bag covers, aluminum hoods, front […]
Prime Parts: New Amazon parts store puts collision centre sales at risk
Toronto, Ontario — Convenient or concerning? That is what many in the U.S. aftermarket are asking themselves following the launch of Amazon’s new OEM auto parts portal, a new purchasing option that cuts costs and cuts out dealers. Bruce Halcro, owner of Capital Collision Center in Helena, Mont., spoke to Repairer Driven News about how […]
Suspiciously Similar: SEMA exhibitor selling knock-off SATA shut down by police, assets seized
Las Vegas, Nevada — A Chinese paint hardware company is paying a high price for counterfeiting after the global paint giants at SATA spotted PHX Refinish Co. selling copycat versions of the German company’s products on the SEMA Show floor earlier in November. SEMA Show attendees got a surprise show with their convention ticket this […]
Heat from the Grille: Ford accuses four companies of counterfeiting truck grilles, selling openly online
Toronto, Ontario — Four companies in the automotive aftermarket are in the hot seat following allegations by Ford that they have been counterfeiting and selling truck grilles, among other parts, for at least the past two years. U.S.-based Crov Inc., Sunward Logistics USA, FD-All Together Automotive, and Chinese manufacturer Qingdao Hairunkaiyuan Auto Parts Co (QH) […]
NACE to host new program on counterfeit parts
Anaheim, California — August 2, 2016 — Counterfeit parts present challenges for every person involved in the repair process. They can present a liability to repairers, and can present a real danger to motorists. According to a statement from NACE, law enforcement has identified a trend of counterfeited automotive parts growing at an alarming rate. […]
