Translation of "Stock de pièces de rechange " (French → English) :

(3b) Whereas in the light of the definitions of ‘original spare parts’ and ‘spare parts of matching quality’ set out in Article 1(1)(t) and (u) of Regulation (EC) No 1400/2002 and of Article 4(1)(i), (j), (k), and (l) thereof, restrictions on trade in automotive spare parts should be prohibited,

We are also dividing up the concept of human dignity when we deliberately produce embryos in order to have a ready supply of spare parts.

Moreover, in order to facilitate this choice and the sale of spare parts, which have been manufactured according to the specifications and production and quality standards provided by the vehicle manufacturer for the production of components or spare parts, it is presumed that spare parts constitute original spare parts, if the spare part producer issues a certificate that the parts are of the same quality as the components used for the assembly of a motor vehicle and have been manufactured according to these specifications and standards.

(23) In order to ensure effective competition on the repair and maintenance markets and to allow repairers to offer end users competing spare parts such as original spare parts and spare parts of matching quality, the exemption should not cover vertical agreements which restrict the ability of authorised repairers within the distribution system of a vehicle manufacturer, independent distributors of spare parts, independent repairers or end users to source spare parts from the manufacturer of such spare parts or from another third party of their choice. This does not affect spare part manufacturers' liability under civil law.

(24) Furthermore, in order to allow authorised and independent repairers and end users to identify the manufacturer of motor vehicle components or of spare parts and to choose between competing spare parts, the exemption should not cover agreements by which a manufacturer of motor vehicles limits the ability of a manufacturer of components or original spare parts to place its trade mark or logo on these parts effectively and in a visible manner.

The current definition of 'original spare parts' is unclear, because in practice the 'original parts' for the construction of the new motor vehicle and the 'original parts' to cover spare parts requirements (of the motor manufacturer and of the independent parts market) are frequently manufactured in separate production facilities.