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What Vehicle Owners Need to Know

31 Aug 2026

Digital service records, remanufactured spare parts, high-voltage battery repairs and the freedom to choose a workshop: many misconceptions and uncertainties still surround vehicle servicing.

In this video interview, Dirk Scharmer, Managing Director of the German Association of Automotive Parts Trade (Gesamtverband Autoteile-Handel, GVA), explains the rights vehicle owners have, why remanufacturing has long been more than just an alternative, and why battery damage does not automatically mean an economic total loss. 

Watch the video now and find out more!

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