Text credit : BLG AVOCATS Stéphane Pitre, Laurence McCaughan
On June 25, 2025, the Government of Quebec adopted the regulation pursuant to Bill 29, officially establishing a right to repair. This regulation imposes new obligations on manufacturers and retailers of products requiring maintenance, including many automotive goods and equipment used in the aftermarket.
Since October 5, 2025, all manufacturers and retailers operating in Quebec are required to indicate, prior to sale, whether the availability of replacement parts, repair services, and maintenance information is guaranteed, partially guaranteed, or not guaranteed. This information requirement applies to all sales platforms, both online and in-store.
Direct implications for the automotive industry
Automotive parts and equipment fall into the category of goods “likely to require maintenance,” a concept that is broadly interpreted by the courts. Therefore, distributors, wholesalers, auto repair shops, body shops, retailers and manufacturers are all concerned.
They must guarantee, for a reasonable period after the sale:
- Accessibility of spare parts
- Availability of repair services
- Access to information required for maintenance, such as schematics or procedures
The parts must be able to be installed using common tools and without damaging the merchandise.
An exemption is only possible if the company clearly discloses in advance the lack of a guarantee of availability.
How to prepare?
Each stakeholder in the chain (manufacturers, distributors, retailers) must:
- Identify the products targeted
- Adapt labels, manuals and websites
- Coordinate information across distribution channels
- Train sales and customer service teams
This reform imposes a new level of transparency. The information must be provided in French, in a clear and printable format. If it is published online, merchants are not required to repeat it when selling.
Act now
With the Bill coming into force very soon, automotive aftermarket companies must mobilize their teams to ensure compliance. This legislation marks a turning point for repairability and sustainability in Quebec.
Text credit : BLG AVOCATS Stéphane Pitre, Laurence McCaughan
Picture credit : Radio-Canada
