ieExplains: The CCPC is cracking down on the motor industry. What does it mean for me?

The watchdog’s director of antitrust Craig Whelan has written to motor companies in Ireland to warn them of reports of anti-competitive practices in the sale, maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.

The consumer watchdog has issued a warning to Ireland’s motor industry over “anti-competitive practices”.

While it has yet to take formal proceedings against any particular firm, the Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (CCPC) has said it stands ready to do so on foot of customer complaints to its helpline.