Partnerships between motor factors and suppliers – what are they built on? In the case of Comline and Motostop Motor Factors, a family-run independent motor factor but part of A1 Automotive Group, it is trust, service and shared values. PMF speaks exclusively to the factor’s owner, Matt Emery, to find out what makes this relationship ...

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Automotive charity, Ben, has a new senior leadership team in place – marking a new strategic direction too. During the summer, in a PMF exclusive, three members of the group, including the CEO, were interviewed to find out what these changes mean. When Rachel Clift stepped into the role of CEO at Ben in 2024, ...

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RS Automotive Core is a company that buys and sells used vehicle parts – PMF’s editor, Tom Henman, caught-up with one of the two owners, Ryan Webster, Finance and Operations Director, Robyn Webster, alongside Managing Director, Alastair Whatmore. Throughout last year, we brought you brands aplenty that champion remanufacturing. It’s a practice that looks to ...

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Here in part two of PMF’s interview with, Jane Galea, she explains her role at her current company, Motor Parts Direct (MPD). Day-to-day role Jane Galea acknowledged that her role encompasses a wide array of responsibilities, from planning sales activities to maintaining customer relationships and working closely with suppliers. While it may seem overwhelming, she ...

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In part one of PMF’s interview with MPD’s, Jane Galea, the regional business development manager reflects on her career journey. In the dynamic and ever-evolving automotive industry, success stories often emerge from individuals who possess unwavering determination, adaptability, and a passion for building strong relationships with customers. One such individual is Jane Galea, a regional ...

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In part two of UFI Filters’ interview with PMF, its Sales Director and General Manager UK and Ireland – Aftermarket, Karl Ridings, draws attention to the company’s digital ordering capabilities, as well as the offer available to distributors on its ARGENTIUM cabin filters range. Onus on delivery times If you stock the fastest-moving parts and ...

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In part two of PMF’s interview with Sanjiv Shah of Car Spares Factors, the co-owner reveals why stock is controlled in-house. As I mentioned in part one, I was paying a visit to CSF’s headquarters in Southgate. Here, it has a 12,000sqft warehouse, which Sanj is looking to add a mezzanine too, by the way, ...

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In part one of our interview with UFI Filters’ Karl Ridings, the company’s current focus is unveiled, and Karl confronts some misconceptions about UFI. UFI Filters has OE pedigree and it claims to be trusted by 95% of VMs, as well as eight out of the 10 most popular vehicles in the UK are originally ...

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After a successful first visit late last year, our editor, Tom Henman, was invited back to Car Spares Factors by co-owner, Sanjiv Shah – but this time to its HQ in Southgate. In part one of the interview, Sanjiv explains the company’s collaboration process with suppliers. Sanj always exudes a glow, warmth and confidence about ...

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Previously, PMF interviewed Nick Hood about his new position following Alliance Automotive Group UK’s acquisition of the CAAR group. Here, in part two of the interview, Nick answers our questions regarding the buyout itself. Q. Having been in-place for a little while now, in-charge of overseeing CAAR group activities, have you had opportunities to discuss ...

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