parts
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Car Dealer News 23 JulTrustFord opens PartsPlus sites in Lincoln and Hull
TrustFord has continued the growth of its wholesale parts business with the opening of new PartsPlus franchised sites in Lincoln and Hull.
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Car Dealer News 14 JunTrustFord opens PartsPlus wholesale parts business in Glasgow
TrustFord has officially opened its new £700,000 PartsPlus wholesale parts operation in Glasgow – creating 30 jobs.
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Aftersales 22 MayHalfords revises plan to expand Autocentres network and service electric bikes and cars
Halfords reports that sales at its workshop chain, Autocentres, rose 2.2% to £161.4 million in the 12 months to Mar 29, reflecting growth in its provision of servicing, tyres and MOT.
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Manufacturer 11 AprMG Motor UK launches online aftersales portal
MG Motor UK has launched a new online aftersales dealer portal which enables its franchised retailers to access the latest aftersales marketing, parts and pricing information.
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Aftersales 13 Mar
Car parts to avoid import tariffs in no deal Brexit scenario
Car parts will not attract an import tariff if the UK Leaves the EU under a ‘no deal’ scenario, scrutiny of a 1,477-page hard Brexit plan has revealed.
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Aftersales 11 MarUp to 1,000 bodyshops face closure ‘within a fortnight’ of no deal Brexit
Brexit could cause the closure of up to 1,000 vehicle repair outlets within a fortnight of Britain’s departure from the EU under a ‘no deal’ scenario, a meeting of the sector’s providers has suggested.
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Supplier News 13 FebRAC and Autofirst to create UK’s ‘biggest independent garage network'
RAC and Euro Car Parts have joined forces to create the “biggest” independent garage network in the UK
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People News 13 FebVindis Group promotes former head of business Jack Lankester-Bell
Vindis Group has welcomed Jack Lankester-Bell to its senior management team as he is promoted to head of trade parts specialists (TPS) and Ducati.
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Supplier News 17 JanGlovebox Direct to sell manufacturer branded parts online
Glovebox Direct is a new parts e-commerce firm, selling manufacturer branded parts for seven marques: Toyota, Nissan, Lexus, Suzuki, Peugeot, Citroen and Renault
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Supplier News 3 JanEuro Car Parts founder Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia resigns
Euro Car Parts founder Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia has resigned his position amid changes at the top of the aftermarket supplier - 40 years after starting the business with an investment of £5,000.
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Aftersales 26 NovMG celebrates ‘record-breaking year’ at aftersales conference
MG Motor UK has celebrated exceeding all of its aftersales targets on the back of new car sales which have already exceeded 2017's full-year sales by 85.6%.
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Manufacturer 6 SepNissan expands aftersales programme for out-of-warranty vehicles
Nissan has announced an expansion of the scope of its two aftersales programmes for out-of-warranty vehicles by launching a new selection of remanufactured parts in a bid to improve service.
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People News 10 MayArnold Clark director Stewart MacAulay moves to Group Autoparts
Stewart MacAulay, Arnold Clark director, has become Group Autoparts director, based at its head office in Glasgow.
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Opinion 12 FebEmbracing ecommerce and selling parts online - guest opinion
Stephen Hardy of FPX outlines the challenge for automotive parts operations to transfer their products and services onto an easily navigable ecommerce site.
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Talent & People 22 NovEight questions to... a parts and customer care director
Sebastiano Fedrigo, FCA service, parts and customer care director, on how urgency drives the best results and why he is still amazed by Spotify.
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Digital Marketing 25 AugBMW Group launches online parts and accessories shop
BMW Group UK has launched a new digital shop for customers to purchase BMW and Mini parts, accessories and lifestyle products online.
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Supplier News 24 AugClickMechanic enters Euro Car Parts supply agreement
ClickMechanic has announced its latest supply agreement with Euro Car Parts, which boasts a trade account to help businesses grow.
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Acquisitions and deals 8 AugThe Parts Alliance acquired in £205m Uni-Select deal
Leading aftermarket parts supplier The Parts Alliance has been acquired by Canada-based Uni-Select Inc for £205m.
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Opinion 4 AugGuest opinion: Three ways franchise dealerships battle Amazon in the aftermarket
Amazon and Alibaba have ruffled feathers amongst US auto parts retailers by striking deals with suppliers to sell their products direct.
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Car Manufacturer News 1 JunPSA Group launches 'industry first' Perks parts customer loyalty programme
PSA Group is to launch what is being heralded as the industry’s first OEM rewards programme. It will be known as Perks and will go live on Monday.
