NAATA Voices Criticism Of Honda Over Gray Market Policies


Source: : North American Automobile Trade Association via PRNewswire, August 2, 2002
Situation
The North American Automobile Trade Association voiced criticism over Honda's gray market policies
Honda Canada no longer provides American importers with recall information
Honda stopped honoring warranties on imported Canadian cars 3 years ago
Honda says action is needed to stop the flow of gray market cars from Canada to the US
Honda vehicles are more expensive in US than in Canada
Significant Points
Importers registered with Honda brought into the US a total of 200,074 Canadian vehicles
American consumers buy cars from Canada to save up to 35% on the purchase price
Importers need to determine any outstanding recalls before importing to the US
Says
"Withholding recall information is dangerous and foolish. Honda is putting American car owners at great risk and is creating potential liability for itself. Honda's new policy is going to end up killing children and other innocent people." -- Brian Osler, President, NAATA

"Honda, like other manufacturers, is trying to deprive American consumers from the benefits of free trade. Cars sold in Canada are virtually identical to those sold in the US. Honda shouldn't be allowed to force people to drive around in cars with open recalls." -- Osler