Black market for auto parts has an estimated value of 13 billion pesos
Now that they are closer Easter holidays 2023 and possibly go out in your vehicle to explore the touristic destinations nearby or some beach spots or even visit some areas of the capital, we remind you that the auto parts theft does not rest; for this reason, it is necessary that you take care of and protect your vehicle.
According to recent figures, the market for pirated and stolen auto parts has an estimated value of 13 billion pesoswhich directly affects final consumers and especially the formal market, since it is the one who loses said sales.
During the Black Market conference in the Auto Parts Sector, organized by the National Auto Parts Industry (INA), Miguel Pulido, commercial manager of Etiflex, assured that in recent years this crime has grownas well as its distribution channels, since they are no longer only found in the market or flea markets, but can be found on websites, social networks, among other alternatives.
Auto parts theft is on the rise in Mexico
The auto parts with the highest rate of piracy and illegal sale are mirrors, thank you, headlights, grills and hoods
Despite this, the fight against piracy “is not a priority on Mexico’s security agenda,” since there are no forceful actions to combat this market or at least reduce it, a situation that has fostered its proliferation.
The expert assured that the auto parts with the highest rate of piracy and illegal sale are mirrors, thanks, headlights, grills, hoods, among others.
He explained that the prices of non-original products have a cost of 26 to 50 percent cheaper than the original, which is why final consumers are easily hooked, while others are victims of scams, because they buy under the assumption that It is an original auto part.
The proliferation of non-original parts in the so-called black market directly affects producers, as it causes a drop in their direct and indirect sales, in addition to affecting the image of each brand as it is of lower quality.
At the same time, they have been forced to “strengthen their exclusivity”, that is, to include security measures in their product to make copies difficult.
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They seek to “prevent the pirate from not having access to the original bags or packaging, changes in the labeling, mechanisms of innovation and distinctiveness”, in addition to the extra expenses for legal procedures.
As we have mentioned in other informative notes of The Truth NewsIn the case of the government, the affectation is directly fiscal, since this type of product does not pay the taxes to which the original fugitives are obliged.
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