After LKQ Euro Car Parts unveiled LaunchControl, its new garage management system – developed by Garage Hive’s Alex Lindley – PMF wanted to dig a little deeper. Euro Car Parts explains that the new GMS was introduced to address rising overheads and the ongoing impact of increased competition on margins. This, the national distributor says, ...

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Following its PMF debut last year, European Aerosols says it has continued to deliver on its long-term strategy by focusing on reliability, customer service and supplying products that remain relevant to the trade. The company reports that this approach has led to closer collaboration with distributors, improved service levels and clearer brand positioning across the ...

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The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has introduced what it calls “more stringent guidance” on the use of marketing claims on lubricant packaging to ensure end-users are protected. The organisation says the move comes in response to several recent cases, many of which have involved lubricant products making “misleading or incorrect claims”. VLS was formed ...

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Carwood believes businesses face mounting pressure from rising costs, tightening legislation and increasing demand for sustainable solutions; therefore, circular economy practices will continue to gain momentum. Carwood says it is at the centre of this shift, stating its remanufacturing model demonstrates how closed loop principles can unlock significant energy and material savings, whilst also delivering ...

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Factor Sales has been a fixture in the trade for 15 years, but under new leadership and ownership, the company says it’s entering a new era. PMF sat down with Commercial Director, Sebastian de Pedro, to find out what’s changed, what the data is showing and what comes next. Q. Sebastian, thank you for joining ...

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LKQ Europe today announces that Kevan Wooden is stepping down as CEO of LKQ UK & Ireland. Dave Brookfield, currently VP of Human Resources at LKQ Europe, has been appointed interim CEO of LKQ UK & Ireland with immediate effect while a search for a permanent successor gets underway. Dave brings almost two decades of ...

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Auto Air Gloucester has completed a major expansion of its operational site, delivering a 25% increase in stock‑holding capacity and a series of “strategic investments” designed to enhance service, speed and reliability. Auto Air Gloucester says its extended warehouse enables it to carry a “deeper and broader” range of components than previously. To support this ...

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ELTA Automotive Limited has announced the takeover of Cooling Components Limited, marking a milestone in the company’s “continued growth strategy” and showing its commitment to investing in “strong, specialist businesses” serving the trade. Based in Tamworth, neighbouring ELTA’s Coleshill headquarters, Cooling Components is a specialist in automotive cooling systems – probably best recognised for its Serck Automotive brand – ...

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After Value Car Parts was launched in 2021, it has since expanded into a four-branch motor factor – but Ishtiaq Malik isn’t done just yet with more store openings planned. PMF sat down with the managing director inside the Perivale branch to find out how the team go about their business. Ish dabbled in several ...

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What happens when someone asks for the data held about them? In her latest column, Mandy Huntley, a data protection specialist, explains the process and how you can be supported if a request is made. In data protection law, the people about whom we hold data are called ‘data subjects’; therefore, when they request access ...

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