
The charges levied on motorists driving ‘grey vehicles’ – those which are imported second-hand privately – for having their airbags replaced amid mass recalls are “completely legal” , the motor and electric vehicle importers’ association (Semio) said on Friday.
Semio expressed “deep concern” over what it described as a “distorted image” regarding recent changes to vehicle recall procedures.
“The charges cover necessary administrative costs and are entirely legal,” the association