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Aftermarket facing further supply disruption
- 17/07/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The UK vehicle repair sector could face further supply disruption this summer with long delays expected at the Port of Dover. Delays of more than two hours are expected in the coming weeks due to new EU border checks, the Paris Olympics, and increased tourism. The repair sector has already faced significant [...] -
Used car prices fall despite rising demand
- 02/07/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
New data has revealed that the average price of a used car fell marginally to £16,410 in June. According to Auto Trader, customer confidence has continued to grow in the first half of the year, with demand on its platform rising 12.4% year-on-year in June alone and used cars selling on average in 29 days compared [...] -
Prasco enhances car and LCV door portfolio
- 22/05/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Automotive parts supplier Prasco has announced that it has increased its range of available car and LCV door replacements by 50. The Doncaster-based business now provides replacement doors for the Ford Fiesta, Kuga and Focus models, while the procurement team has also focused on van door availability with [...] -
GSF Car Parts unveils TechFest
- 10/05/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
GSF Car Parts will host its inaugural TechFest event in June, bringing the industry together to showcase the latest innovations that are shaping the sector. Taking place in London on 13 June, TechFest Garage Technology Festival Wembley will feature more than 50 suppliers sharing the latest technological [...] -
Suppliers missing out on automation benefits
- 02/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A new global survey has revealed that the benefits of automation are not being leveraged in the automotive supply chain, despite most companies accepting that the technology can vastly improve efficiencies. The survey, commissioned by ABB Robotics and conducted by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions (AMS), found [...] -
Demand outstripping supply in used car market
- 05/03/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The used car market recorded a healthy uptick in demand and sales during February, according to data from Auto Trader. It reported that demand was up eight per cent in February compared to the same month in 2023, with used cars selling in just 27 days on average compared to 40 days in January. Supply levels also [...] -
GSF Car Parts unveils new Sunderland site
- 20/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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 branch openings for GSF, with the leading parts supplier set to open 20 sites this year as it commits to operating more than 200 branches across the [...] -
NBRA responds to Red Sea crisis
- 12/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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 has forced shipping to bypass the Suez Canal, meaning journey times are much longer and more expensive. The NBRA said: [...] -
Fleet downtime up for 92% of BVRLA members
- 04/10/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Declining parts availability has led to increases in replacement prices and off-road time for fleets, according to BVRLA’s half-year Industry Outlook Survey. The survey found that 92% of BVRLA respondents reported an increase in vehicle downtime. In response, Venson Automotive Solutions is urging fleet [...] -
AX names new fleet director
- 03/10/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Dan Cripps has been appointed as AX’s new director of Fleet and Logistics. He takes up the role with 20 years of experience in fleet management, including 15 years at Mitie, four years at Addison Lee and just short of three years at Amazon. In previous fleet positions, he has been responsible for overseeing [...]