Autobutler, an online platform connecting car owners with repair shops, has agreed to pay a fine of 7 million kroner (20 December) for violating Denmark’s Competition Act. The company admitted to entering into fixed-price agreements with hundreds of workshops for specific car repair and maintenance services between March 2016 and October 2021.
The Danish Competition and Consumer Authority found that these agreements eliminated price competition, potentially leading to higher costs for consumers. Jakob Hald, the Authority’s Director, emphasized the importance of platforms allowing independent businesses to set their own prices.
The fine was determined based on the seriousness, duration, and scope of the violation. Autobutler resolved the case through an out-of-court settlement and has been ordered to refrain from similar practices in the future.
Source: https://kfst.dk/pressemeddelelser/kfst/2024/20241220-autobutler-betaler-boede-paa-7-millioner-kroner
