From this month Euro Car Parts is to offer a lifetime warranty on a number of its mechanical parts.

The initiative will provide repairers with an extra profit opportunity, with the warranty being purchased from Euro Car Parts and then either sold on to the vehicle owner or used as a marketing tool to further improve their offer.

Repairers will be able to purchase cover for the part only or extend the warranty to include labour.

If there is a problem with a component supplied by Euro Car Parts, the customer will be entitled to a replacement and can have it installed without being charged.

Martin Gray, UK chief executive of Euro Car Parts, said: “This is another example of our commitment to the independent aftermarket.

“The warranty is for them to use as they like as either an additional product they can sell or as marketing tool, giving customers another reason to seek the services of independent repairers when it comes to fixing their car.”