Counterfeit car parts could spark govt probe

Counterfeit car parts could spark govt probe
Brent Melville
Insurers and the Commerce Commission say they are looking into claims a major New Zealand car part supplier is selling non-original car parts as genuine, following complaints from manufacturers including Hyundai and General Motors.Insurance Council of NZ chief executive Tim Grafton said the industry group had been told a supplier provided car parts as branded goods when they were not. The issue has been ongoing since late 2019, he said.The Insurance Council said it considers the issue is of “concern to insurers” who have set up team...

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