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[Diamond Black Geezer]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-33279471

Says he sold fake VAG and JLR stuff, so it's fine, we're safe! 

[05omegav6]

This is my surprised face...

 

 

[EMD]

Its officers had discovered almost 3,000 counterfeit car badges, wallets, key rings and other items bearing the names or logos of motor companies including BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Skoda, Jaguar, Land Rover and Porsche.
Bacon admitted sourcing the items in China

There was a programme on those fake items and they do look as good as the genuine , packaging gives it away most times .

[biggriffin]

This happened years ago in the truck world, Volvo started by telling people at shows to stop selling items with Volvo on (un licensed) was there excuse, stating inferior products,.Not that were looking for royalties, then scarnia followed suit.
 A lot of traders,lost lots of stock no prosecution,took place,as loss of stock was considered  a good enough fine.

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

Reading that, it seems more "accessories" than parts, so it's not as serious as it could have been.

*looks guiltily at the VW piston keyring on MrsGKs Golf key*

[tidla]

Is that really his name?