The bane of every manufacturer of anything – imitation products. More so for companies which lead markets after investing billions into research, marketing, etc. So Perodua is having no more of it and is working closely with the Malaysian Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) to help stop this menace.
Recently, Perodua together with selected service dealers and stockists delivered a briefing to about 120 KPDNHEP enforcement officers to get the latter better familiarised with Perodua’s range of products and parts, where they are sold, the logistics flow and how to tell the genuine and fake items apart.
“Perodua is aware of the circulation of non-genuine products and parts that bear Perodua branding in the market, some of which are almost indistinguishable from the originals. These include lubricants, oil filters, shock absorbers and brake pads,” said Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin.
The danger in buying fake Perodua parts is more than just risking getting the vehicle’s warranty void, but may also be detrimental to the car; or worse, the safety of its passengers. This is particularly true when the part in question is a critical one.
“We urge the public not to be lured by unscrupulous traders selling imitation Perodua items, and to only buy and use genuine products and parts from authorised Perodua stockists or any of our 179 authorised Perodua service centres nationwide.
