Consumer research by GFK shows that car owners are insufficiently aware of the possibility of having used parts fitted during repairs. These parts are an affordable and sustainable alternative to new car parts. Most used parts also come with a warranty. To bring this to the attention, branch organization Stiba is starting a national campaign this week under the title 'Sustainably used'. The main purpose is to inform people about the possibility of choosing used car parts.
It is no coincidence that the launch date of the campaign takes place this week. As part of Milieu Centraal's 'The week without waste', Thursday 10 September will be all about reuse. 'It is still too rare that people ask for used parts when they bring their car to the garage for repair,' says Ruud Spuijbroek, chairman of Stiba. 'A missed opportunity, because original, used parts are an inexpensive and, moreover, sustainable alternative, on which in most cases you simply receive a guarantee.' The more people choose to have their car repaired with used parts, the more we contribute together to sustainable mobility and the circular economy.
In France, it is regulated by law that garage owners also make a quotation for the reuse of original parts for repairs for cars of two years and older. In addition to garages, insurance companies in France also encourage the reuse of parts. As a result, the use of original, used parts has increased by 150% in a few years. “If no new parts have to be produced, this saves scarce raw materials. Reuse fits seamlessly into the task of all member states of the European Union to reuse at least 95% of the weight of end-of-life cars. ” This makes reuse the new normal.
