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Originally Posted by badger
May I add - it doesn't even need to be a VAT registered garage (although most dealers will tell you so) as a garages VAT status is no legal indication of quality or ability. As long as it is carried out by a competent person using o.e.m. quality parts (I use genuine and keep the receipts, no issues that way) then all legally will be on your side.
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I will look into this deeper tomorrow(if I get a chance).In 2003 the BER act first stated that it HAD to be a VAT reg garage using genuine parts then (if my memory serves me)in Jan 2005 Independants can use O.E. parts instead of genuine but to be honest I didnt notice if the VAT reg part was abolished too.The reason they first stated VAT reg garages was to confirm that the garage was bonefide and wouldnt just shut down overnight leaving customers high and dry,thats beurocracy for you