aftermarket

IAAF extends membership

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has expanded its membership network with Garage Services Online. Garage Services Online is renowned for designing and developing websites for the automotive aftermarket. Jim […]

Renault announces Fixter acquisition

Renault Group has acquired start-up Fixter, a digital platform which connects customers to repairers. This acquisition is part of the digitalisation of the group’s aftersales business unit. Fixter enables users […]

New tech cuts total losses by 4,000

Over 4,000 damaged vehicles set to be written off by insurers throughout 2021 were kept on UK roads thanks to a digital solution connecting workshops with sparse vehicle parts. Vehicles […]

Online platform generates £1m for aftermarket

Fit It For Me, the online platform from LKQ Euro Car Parts that matches vehicle owners with independent garages, has helped to generate £1m of additional labour for the independent […]

Screwfix introduces one-hour delivery service

Screwfix is launching a rapid delivery service called Screwfix Sprint that will deliver orders direct to site, within 60 minutes. Sprint is rolling out now and will be available in […]

AFCAR set up to lobby for aftermarket

A coalition comprising automotive trade associations and commercial organisations has been formed to lobby the UK government of behalf of the independent aftermarket. The independent aftermarket directly employs more than […]

Axalta to acquire U-POL

Axalta will acquire U-POL from Graphite Capital Management and other holders for £428m. The acquisition is expected to finalise in the second half of the year and result in operating […]

SYNETIQ joins SMMT

SYNETIQ has joined the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) as it continues its mission to build a sustainable strategy. Tom Rumboll, CEO of SYNETIQ, said: “As a company, […]

Denso launches online VRN reader

DENSO Aftermarket UK & Ireland has announced the addition of a Vehicle Registration Number (VRN) reader to its website, to aid fast and accurate identification of parts for its aftermarket […]