Evaluation Report on BER nº 1400/2002 concerning motor vehicle distribution and servicing has been issued by the DG Competion (European Commission), in accordance with article 11.3 of the BER nº 1400/2002.

” (…)The Commission therefore concludes at this stage that a more flexible regime, drawing closer inspiration from the general principles applicable to vertical restraints as currently reflected in Regulation 2790 would have ensured an equivalent level of protection of competition in the market, while entailing lower compliance costs for companies and a more efficient enforcement system for competition authorities.”