How MAP Monitoring Supports Consumer Protection in the Automotive Aftermarket

The automotive aftermarket is a vast industry that offers a wide range of products to car owners. It’s essential to ensure that these products are of good quality and meet the expectations of consumers. To achieve this, many companies in the automotive aftermarket have turned to Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) monitoring to support consumer protection. MAP monitoring is a practice …

Why It’s Important to Monitor MAP Over Holidays

Being right in the middle of the holidays, it’s important for you to monitor your Manufacturer’s Asking Price (MAP) to ensure you don’t have an increase in MAP violations. MAP violations occur when retailers or resellers sell products at prices lower than what is set by the manufacturer. This article will explain why MAP violations are more likely to occur …

The importance of enforcing a MAP policy

The importance of not only having but also enforcing a MAP policy cannot be overstated. For one, a MAP policy ensures that all retailers are selling the product at a fair and consistent price. This not only protects the brand’s reputation, but it also ensures that consumers are not being misled by false or deceptive advertising. Furthermore, a MAP policy …