parts supply

Costs mount for EV repairs

New research has revealed that although electric cars are involved in fewer collisions than their ICE counterparts, those that do crash are more likely to be written off – and […]

GSF Car Parts unveils new Sunderland site

Automotive parts supplier GSF Car Parts has opened a new branch in Sunderland as part of its ambitious 2024 expansion strategy. This is the first of a series of new […]

NBRA responds to Red Sea crisis

The National Body Repair Association has encouraged members to reassess their stock levels after supply chains have been disrupted by issues in the Red Sea. Political disturbance in the region […]

Costs the key concern for under-pressure repairers

Rising costs have been identified as the most significant challenge for bodyshops this year. According to the Motor Ombudsman’s annual survey of independent garages and franchise dealer workshops, 75% identified […]

Prasco UK announces website upgrade

Prasco UK has announced it is redeveloping its website for the third time in as many years. The leading supplier of independently certified non-OEM replacement parts has invested significantly in […]

Key appointments for GSF Car Parts

Vehicle parts supplier GSF Car Parts has appointed Sukhpal Ahluwalia as executive chairman and Steve Horne as chief executive officer. GSF Car Parts operates 180 branches across the UK and […]

Prasco extends next-day delivery window

Prasco UK has extended its ordering window for next working-day deliveries. Customers can now place an order up to 5.30pm, an increase of 30 minutes over its previous Monday-to-Friday deadline, […]

IMEX names new MD

West Yorkshire-based automotive parts company Imexpart has named Martin Butterworth as new managing director. Founder and current managing director Arthur Pinkney will transition into the role of CEO, leading the […]

Stellantis to cut 11 million miles of road travel

Stellantis is launching a new service to consolidate parts supply and reduce carbon emissions at its Ellesmere Port plant. As part of Stellantis’s Dare Forward 2030 plan, the plant is […]

First Line shortlisted for IAAF award

First Line has been shortlisted for the ‘Car Supplier of the Year’ award by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). The nomination is testament to the company’s commitment to constantly […]

Output set to fall by a million a quarter

A new report is warning that vehicle manufacturing output in Europe could fall by a million units a quarter. According to S&P Mobility, parts shortages and continued supply disruption could […]