Following the SMMT’s announcement of record-breaking new car sales in the UK since before the COVID pandemic, it emerged that Chinese VMs played a significant role in this growth. They accounted for a 16.3% of new registrations in May 2026 – was this anticipated? What does this mean for the aftermarket? PMF spoke to GiPA’s ...

The post Chinese vehicle market set to rise further appeared first on Professional Motor Factor.

Factor Sales guides its subscribing motor factors, free of charge, by showing where they stand against the rest of the market. To illustrate its market intelligence and what insights it is delivering to factor partners, Seb de Pedro offers an overview of the trade so far in 2026. There’s a phrase you hear a lot ...

The post Factor Sales’ 2026 overview appeared first on Professional Motor Factor.

PMF is pleased to interview Alan Outhwaite, head of the Verification of Lubrication Specifications (VLS) Technical Review Panel. In this interview, he provides an update on VLS cases, discusses industry trends and insights, and shares his optimism about the future collaboration between the organisation and motor factors. Q. Why is the VLS an organisation that ...

The post VLS share its industry updates appeared first on Professional Motor Factor.

Jayar Car Parts is delighted to announce the opening of its newest branch in Spalding. Located at Enterprise Way in Pinchbeck, the two-unit site marks a significant milestone for the family-run independent motor factor, expanding the Jayar network to 50 sites and 72 overall with the addition of Independent Motor Factors’ branches. Spalding Branch Manager, ...

The post Jayar Car Parts launches Spalding branch appeared first on Professional Motor Factor.

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers as they advance their career in the UK aftermarket. Jaya Car Parts Jayar Car Parts has appointed Darren Wykes and Marc Wise as a consultant and assistant general manager respectively. Darren, a former Motor Parts Direct managing director, is tasked with identifying new branch opportunities, strengthening operations and ...

The post Whose making moves in their automotive careers? appeared first on Professional Motor Factor.

GSF Car Parts, the UK’s fastest-growing motor factor, is pleased to announce the opening of its new branch in Fareham, strengthening its presence on the south coast and further strengthening its national network. Located at Unit 810, Fareham Reach, 166 Fareham Road, GSF’s 13th new branch of the year has 8,760 square feet of space, access to over 45,000 parts, and rapid access to GSF’s ...

The post GSF announces opening of Fareham branch appeared first on Professional Motor Factor.

Arguably, filtration can sometimes be seen as a routine category – essential but rarely the first area discussed when looking for growth – but MANN-FILTER believes it offers far more commercial potential than many businesses realise. As vehicle parc complexity continues to rise, workshops are under increasing pressure to fit parts that deliver reliable performance, ...

The post The commercial potential in filtration appeared first on Professional Motor Factor.

The role of a modern motor factor has evolved significantly over the past decade, according to Leisureways Branch Manager, Tom Clarke. While availability, delivery and technical expertise remain central to the trade, Tom believes many factors are recognising the value of retail-focused product categories in supporting overall branch performance. At Leisureways, leisure and retail products ...

The post The important role of retail in modern motor factors appeared first on Professional Motor Factor.

Every combustion in today’s engines requires a constant stream of data flowing to the engine control unit (ECU), often measured and corrected in milliseconds. Niterra UK believes this “increasing complexity” highlights the importance of stocking the right components to support workshops with accurate diagnosis and efficient repair. According to Niterra, the heart of modern engine ...

The post The importance of stocking the right components appeared first on Professional Motor Factor.

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 ...

The post European Aerosols continue its growth appeared first on Professional Motor Factor.