Car parts delivery enhanced with GSF expansion
GSF Car Parts has announced that its new 500,000 sqft National Distribution Centre (NDC) in Wolverhampton is now operational. Expected to create 400 jobs, the site has can be further […]
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BM Catalysts expands UK footprint
Europe’s leading manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products BM Catalysts has acquired a new warehouse facility to support continued growth. The new Nottinghamshire-based facility spans, which should be operational […]
3D printing platform to ‘revolutionise’ spare parts supply
An Innovate UK-backed start-up will launch a ground-breaking digital marketplace for 3D printable car parts. Autentica Car Parts has developed a platform that allows OEMs to sell spare parts designs […]
eBay offers spare parts guarantee
eBay has launched a new ‘Assured Fit’ guarantee to help the industry find the right spare part for their car. The services also comes with a money-back promise, with a […]
LKQ Europe and LeasePlan extend collaboration
LKQ Europe has expanded its cooperation with LeasePlan to cover all of Europe. The multi-year agreement includes the full management of the vehicle maintenance for the LeasePlan fleet in LKQ-affiliated […]
Drivers cut costs with home repairs
More than a quarter of millennials would carry out their own vehicle repairs to save on costs rather than paying a professional garage. This is according to an eBay study, […]
UK-AFCAR welcomes new MV-BEO
The UK Alliance for the Freedom of Car Repair (UK AFCAR) has welcomed the new Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MV-BEO) proposals but has called for greater detail on how […]
Parts demand sees chop shop increase
Tracker Network is urging motorists to be extra vigilant when it comes to protecting their cars from thieves as the demand for parts intensifies. Police across the country are continuing […]
New portal to improve returns process
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and PACT has launched a new portal to simplify the returns process. It claims its new standardised, largely automated portal speeds up the process […]
UK drivers facing £2.4bn hike in repair bills
UK drivers could have to pay an extra £2.4bn a year on repair bills if the government does not overrule new European Union legislation. The EU is considering changing “block […]
New platform generates 21,000 aftermarket repair jobs
The LKQ Euro Car Parts online platform Fit it for Me has sent more than 21,000 jobs into the independent aftermarket in the year since its launch. The platform allows […]
