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Portuguese watchdog makes Ford’s antitrust commitments legally binding

( September 21, 2015, 09:51 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Portugal’s competition authority has accepted Ford Lusitana’s antitrust offer in relation to restrictions in the market for motor-vehicle warranties. The regulator was concerned that the carmaker’s extended-warranty contract prevented consumers from having repair and maintenance work carried out by independent repairers. The company has agreed to change its contract terms and to inform official dealers and repairers of the customers’ rights to choose independent repairers without having to lose their warranty rights....

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