Expenses related to the repair or maintenance of a vehicle constitute a significant expense item. The implementation of a circular economy about used auto parts solves this problem. Car owners are no longer obliged to buy a new part. The garage must offer them 2 quotes when their vehicle is repaired. One concerns the cost of the repair with a new part and the other concerns the use of a used part.
The principle of the approach
The circular economy consists of changing consumption habits compared to the linear economy. This is a decision that was made by the Ministry of Ecological and Inclusive Transition. Used spare parts at pièces Eco and other auto wreckers are therefore offered through a quote during a vehicle repair or maintenance.
This measure aims to limit the waste of the planet’s resources. A gesture that has a significant environmental impact and is also necessary. Members of the automotive sector are obliged to recover 95% of all vehicles that are scrapped.
The part from the circular economy
Parts from a circular economy are parts that come from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). Their marketing is approved and is done by ELV decontamination, storage, crushing, or cutting facilities. They are reconditioned following a procedure that complies with the specifications indicated by the manufacturer. Once marketed, they must bear the indication “  standard exchange  ”.
There is a difference between a used part and a part marked “standard exchange”. The first is sold as is, the other is reconditioned. Parts obtained by standard exchange concern the cylinder head, gearbox, injectors, alternator, starter, etc.
Parts affected by the circular economy
Not all car parts are subject to the decree on the circular economy in the automotive sector. Only the following parts are affected by this measure: removable body parts, non-glued glazing, interior trim parts, and optical parts. Other parts are also included in the process, such as running gear and steering elements.
These are parts that can be obtained following the repair or maintenance of a vehicle by a professional. It is also possible to get your hands on them through scrapyards and auto parts sales sites. The latter are 4 to 6 times cheaper than new parts.
Although these parts do not have a 2-year warranty from the manufacturer, they are reliable. They have been processed following strict procedures and standards. In addition to this, the garage or professional who offers these parts guarantees their reliability. Customers can therefore easily turn to using these spare parts.
