spare parts

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 […]

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 […]