Section 10: Car maintenance and repair

The professional who markets maintenance or repair services for passenger cars and vans defined in article R. 311-1 of the Highway Code allows consumers to opt to use spare parts from the circular economy instead of new parts under the conditions set out in Articles R. 224-23 to R. 224-25.

The provisions of article R. 224-22 do not apply in the following cases: 1° When the vehicle is the subject of maintenance or repair services carried out free of charge, or under contractual warranties, or as part of recall actions in accordance with the provisions of article R. 321-14-1 of the Highway Code; 2° When the parts from the circular economy are not available within a period compatible with the…

I.-For the application of the provisions of Article R. 224-22, parts from the circular economy mean: 1° Components and elements that are marketed by the ELV centres mentioned in 7° of Article R. 543-154 of the Environment Code or by facilities authorised in accordance with the provisions of Article R. 543-155 of the same code, after having been prepared with a view to their re-use within the meaning of the…

The categories of automotive spare parts from the circular economy concerned by the provisions of Article R. 224-22 are as follows: 1° Removable bodywork parts; 2° Interior trim and upholstery parts; 3° Unglued glazing; 4° Optical parts; 5° Mechanical or electronic parts, with the exception of those forming part : a) Running gear, b) Steering components, c) Braking components, d) Ground connection components that are assembled, subject to mechanical wear…