GSF opens Bedford site

GSF Car Parts has announced the opening of its 200th branch, located on the Caxton Road in Bedford, its sixth new branch to open in 2025.

In May, the motor factor opened its 10,000 square-foot site in Stourbridge, West Midlands, followed by locations in St Austell, Bolton, Leicester and Chesterfield. Six additional sites will also be added before the end of the year.

It is hoped, the investment in Bedford will offer greater support for independent garages in the area, as well as serving motorists with a retail area and click-and-collect point.

The new Bedford branch moves into a 6,842 square-foot unit and has created 13 new jobs, including sales staff, warehouse operatives and drivers. Four vans and two motorcycles will operate from the site.

There will also be a variety of limited time offers available to trade customers, including offers on filtration and DriveTec brake pads, all valid until 31st August 2025.

Rebecca Fensome, Bedford Branch Manager, commented: “I’m proud to lead the team here in Bedford as GSF expands its presence in the area. With a strong belief that great service starts with genuine connections, we’re committed to building lasting relationships with local customers. We have an enthusiastic and dedicated team which is ready to hit the ground running.”

Steve Horne, CEO, GSF Car Parts, added: “This is a momentous milestone for us as the fastest-growing UK motor factor. 200 operating branches puts us among the largest parts distributors in the country, with a clear roadmap for many more branches to come. Thanks to the passion and determination of this team, we’re growing sales by 20% year on year with our customer-first approach to business.”