In this latest insight from Veloris, the battery distributor’s group marketing and product manager, Andy Waite, emphasises the importance of equipping motor factors with the tools they need to meet customer demands – and how it achieves it so 12V opportunities can be realised. The 12V battery remains a high-volume aftermarket component, but with the ...

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The motor factor and retail market has changed significantly in recent years, according to Simply Brands. While traditional categories, like bulbs, mats, and air fresheners, still have their place, today’s drivers are increasingly looking for technology that improves convenience, connectivity, and the overall driving experience. This presents a growing opportunity, according to o Business Development ...

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Marathon Warehouse Distribution Opens its new Gateshead Warehouse, Expanding Frequent Same-Day Delivery and Enhancing Nationwide Coverage.  Marathon Warehouse Distribution is delighted to announce the opening of its new Regional Distribution Centre for the North East based in Blaydon, Gateshead, which will go live on Monday, 5th October. The new Gateshead warehouse will offer improved service ...

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As the trade prepares for one of the busiest periods in the service calendar, MEYLE is confident MOT season is an opportunity to highlight the importance of automatic transmission maintenance. According to data from the global market research company, GiPA, and the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation’s industry intelligence report, MOT testing volumes in the UK ...

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GSF Car Parts, the UK’s fastest-growing motor factor, has strengthened the support it offers garage customers across the West Midlands with the opening of a new regional distribution centre (RDC) in Bromford, Birmingham. The Birmingham team now operates from an 11,360 sq ft facility at Unit 1, Bromford Central, Bromford Lane, Birmingham, B8 2SE, making ...

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Valeo Service UK says it is helping the trade capitalise on the growth of Asian vehicle brands across the UK aftermarket, providing both factors and workshops with an extensive OE quality transmission range, stock availability, and technical support. According to recent year-to-date data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), Chinese carmakers are ...

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REPXPERT and Technical Services Manager, Alistair Mason, presented a range of technical updates to a packed audience at the IMI workshop facility at Schaeffler’s UK headquarters in Hereford. The training event, held in partnership with Ludford Parts Ltd, attracted over 40 workshop owners and technicians on a scorching hot day, where they enjoyed Schaeffler hospitality ...

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JRP Distribution is confident MOT season will generate plenty of upsell opportunities that will also offer value to the end-user. The company says there are many products that can be offered to customers if they fail an MOT. Citing research by Halfords, lights are the leading cause of MOT failure with poor emissions and chips ...

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Alliance Automotive Group UK & Ireland (AAG) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Irish eCommerce platform MicksGarage.com, one of Europe’s largest online retailers of car parts and accessories. The acquisition reinforces AAG’s e-commerce capabilities while expanding its presence in the Irish automotive aftermarket. MicksGarage.com is a €15 million turnover e-commerce business employing 52 colleagues, ...

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Tom and Ben Clarke are brothers. They both manage a motor factor. They have different approaches. But they both have the same ambition: Carve out their own legacy.  PMF visited David Clarke back in March 2025. At the time, there was no hint of any potential sale of Autosupplies Chesterfield, but only a few months ...

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