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New solution tackles supply shortage
- 23/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A new solution has been released to help bodyshops deal with the shortage in parts by connecting them directly with vehicle manufacturers via a new technology platform. As a result of Covid-19, Brexit and the microchip shortage, repair costs have risen by 27% in the last four years, and there is no evidence of that [...] -
Suppliers take to the road
- 25/01/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Automotive aftermarket specialists OSRAM and Ring are launching a joint initiative intended to deliver the latest lighting and workshop tooling to independent repairers around the country. The Workshop Solutions Van, from OSRAM and Ring, will visit repairers on site to showcase the latest products and innovations [...] -
LKQ Euro Car Parts expands network
- 19/01/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
LKQ Euro Car Parts has opened its first branch in Cirencester. The new store will give drivers and garages in the area convenient, local access to LKQ Euro Car Parts’ 160,000-strong range of car, light commercial vehicle and specialty parts. From replacement wiper blades and headlamp bulbs to collision parts [...] -
Online platform generates £1m for aftermarket
- 16/11/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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 aftermarket. The platform allows drivers to choose from a network of trusted garages when buying parts, helping them to access the [...] -
Partbusters agrees global deal
- 22/10/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Tech innovator and automotive supplier Partbusters has signed a global strategic partnership agreement with Sogefi Filtration. The partnership includes joint marketing activities, work on innovating data and systems, investment in training, and continued collaboration with other partners to explore further [...] -
TrustFord continues Scottish expansion
- 12/10/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
TrustFord has announced the official opening of its PartsPlus Centre in Dundee. The Dundee Parts centre is part of a £1.55m investment into the Scottish market which started back in 2020, and has created 54 jobs. The new site is the third PartsPlus centre TrustFord has unveiled in Scotland following the [...]