26 WHY MOTRIO? MOTRIO QUALITY Genuine Parts respond, through a requirements specification, to the first-fit specifications defined by business line experts, whereas Motrio parts satisfy the criteria of the off-the-shelf purchase sheets to which suppliers must commit. Motrio parts have the following characteristics: • A quality that is average for the IAM market • A service appropriate to the age of the vehicle • Manufactured by well-known, recognised equipment manufacturers on the IAM market • Satisfaction of constructor requirements in terms of safety and functionality • Durability appropriates to the age and use of older vehicles • Simplified packaging that is therefore more economical than Genuine Parts packaging EXAMPLES OF TESTS CONDUCTED >> SPARK PLUGS Laboratory tests: The range was tested at launch on a special test bench and underwent: • Durability testing: 7,000 start-stop cycles equivalent to 50,000 km in less than two months. • Temperature rise tests: heat-up times shorter than manufacturer data (less than seven seconds on average). RESULT: The range has performance comparable to that of original equipment spark plugs from competitor manufacturers.