Ban on sale of 21 types of used auto spare parts
Published: 02:08 PM,Aug 23,2026 | EDITED : 07:08 PM,Aug 23,2026
MUSCAT: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has issued a decision regulating the trade and use of used vehicle spare parts, on Wednesday.
The decision applies to workshops, repair and maintenance centres, vehicle body repair as well as stores selling used vehicle spare parts.
The decision bans the sale and trade of 21 types of used vehicle spare parts.
As per the decision, suppliers are required to provide a warranty for used vehicle spare parts sold or installed, according to the agreement between the parties.
The warranty should cover defects resulting from the part’s unsuitability, non-compliance with specifications, or failure to meet the agreed-upon purpose. In all cases, the supplier should repair the defect, replace the part, or refund its value without any additional financial cost to be borne by the consumer.
The decision also requires the supplier to provide the consumer with an invoice containing the supplier’s name and business details, description, and source of the part as well as the vehicle details including its make, model, year of manufacture, and country of origin. The invoice must also include the total price, installation costs, the warranty period, a description of the part’s condition and any defects or damage, and the date of vehicle repair.
The decision stipulates that the supplier should not begin any repair, replacement, or installation work without a prior written consent from the consumer. The consent should include a description of the repair work, the parts to be replaced, the type of spare parts to be installed, the repair cost, and the time required to complete the work.
The decision imposes a fine not exceeding RO 1,000 on anyone who violates it. The fine is doubled for repeat offenses. If the violation continues, an administrative fine not exceeding RO 50 will be imposed for each day up to a maximum of RO 2,000.
Text by Mai al Ghadani