AIA Canada must be congratulated for remaining focused on the important criteria an Independent shop requires in the R2R agreement in order to move their business forward, rather than giving into so-called ridicule by a naive industry sector.
AIA Canada has always stated that any agreement (legislated or voluntary) must provide full access to engine calibration in the definition of Data Stream Information. The voluntary agreement agreed to by other parties did not clearly state this that gave the agreement teeth. Without this complete access every Independent shop would not legally be able to flash a vehicle computer. The shop would then lose consumer confidence and become a "lessor standard" within the automotive industry. This would create tremendous consumer inconvenience as well as jeopardize the future of the Independent sector.
AIA went back to the vehicle manufacturers with their lawyers in hand. A clear definition has now been worked out and agreed to.
AIA stated: "This willingness to provide important clarifications on the intent of the agreement signifies to us that the car companies are demonstrating good faith and a real desire to have an agreement that is clearly articulated and defined before it comes into effect in May 2010. Furthermore, a degree of commitment by the vehicle manufacturers, who have provided personal letters signed by their CEO's to the Minister, affords us with both confidence in their sincerity and an avenue to apply consequence for any none compliance. That is why we are now prepared to become a party to the agreement. Our participation in this agreement as a signing party will secure our involvement in the task forces and sub-committee working groups that will be established to ensure that the agreement is effectively implemented across the full spectrum of our industry."
Thank you AIA Canada for your Professionalism!!
And most of all, thank you to all the people volunteering their time to AIA for their unwavering dedication to our Aftermarket in Canada.
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2 comments:
It is very good news to see AIA endorsing the voluntary agreement without reservation.
The wording was a little poor and I am glad they clarified that point.
Realy to me it sounds like backpeddling, and now the AIA "saves the day".
It is good to have them on board, none the less.
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