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Autoelectro celebrates 40 years of service

Autoelectro celebrates 40 years of service

Throughout 2026, Autoelectro is celebrating 40 years of service. A family business that started on the di ...

Throughout 2026, Autoelectro is celebrating 40 years of service. A family business that started on the dining table, the rotating electrics specialist is one of the UK’s established remanufacturers an ...

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What challenges are the aftermarket facing?

What challenges are the aftermarket facing?

Nick Davy was appointed as Ring Automotive’s managing director back in August last year. With his feet fi ...

Nick Davy was appointed as Ring Automotive’s managing director back in August last year. With his feet firmly under the desk, PMF took the opportunity to ask him how his first few months in the ‘hotse ...

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Factor Sales enters a new era under new ownership

Factor Sales enters a new era under new ownership

Factor Sales has been a fixture in the trade for 15 years, but under new leadership and ownership, the co ...

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, ...

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TotalEnergies names new brand ambassador

TotalEnergies names new brand ambassador

TotalEnergies Marketing UK has become the exclusive lubricants partner to Andy Savva, The Garage Inspecto ...

TotalEnergies Marketing UK has become the exclusive lubricants partner to Andy Savva, The Garage Inspector, supporting the promotion of its portfolio, including the cutting-edge Quartz range, in the U ...

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LKQ UK & Ireland announces leadership transition

LKQ UK & Ireland announces leadership transition

LKQ Europe today announces that Kevan Wooden is stepping down as CEO of LKQ UK & Ireland. Dave Brookf ...

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 ...

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Auto Air Gloucester complete major expansion

Auto Air Gloucester complete major expansion

Auto Air Gloucester has completed a major expansion of its operational site, delivering a 25% increase in ...

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, sp ...

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Formula One Autocentres is expanding

Formula One Autocentres is expanding

Formula One Autocentres on the road to expansion after completing acquisition of 35 ATS sites. More than ...

Formula One Autocentres on the road to expansion after completing acquisition of 35 ATS sites. More than 130 jobs have been saved after Formula One Autocentres completed the acquisition of 35 sites f ...

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GSF aims to hit £1 billion annual turnover

GSF aims to hit £1 billion annual turnover

GSF Car Parts plans to open 20 new branches in 2026 after delivering more than 20% annual growth for thre ...

GSF Car Parts plans to open 20 new branches in 2026 after delivering more than 20% annual growth for three consecutive years. Despite industry challenges, the company says strong legacy branch perform ...

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Jayar Car Parts acquires IMF

Jayar Car Parts acquires IMF

Jayar Car Parts is delighted to announce the total acquisition of Independent Motor Factors (IMF) – incre ...

Jayar Car Parts is delighted to announce the total acquisition of Independent Motor Factors (IMF) – increasing its branch network to 70 and becoming one of the largest independent motor factors in Eng ...

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Laser Tools celebrates 50-year anniversary

Laser Tools celebrates 50-year anniversary

Laser Tools has celebrated its 50-year anniversary with the launch of Future 50, an initiative designed t ...

Laser Tools has celebrated its 50-year anniversary with the launch of Future 50, an initiative designed to support aspiring young mechanics in their first steps into the automotive aftermarket. The Fu ...

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