As the auto industry looks ahead to the implementation on Oct 1 of China's "three guarantees", the first national regulations on car warranties, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine responded to questions about the new rules in a written interview with China Daily reporter Han Tianyang.

What's the significance of the three-guarantee regulation?

The regulation has been drafted mainly to protect consumer rights and help establish a fair market environment as well as promote the healthy development of the auto industry.