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CSF appoint new Welwyn Garden City branch manager

CSF appoint new Welwyn Garden City branch manager

Hakan Inal is the new branch manager at Car Spares Factors’ Welwyn Garden City branch. With long-standing ...

Hakan Inal is the new branch manager at Car Spares Factors’ Welwyn Garden City branch. With long-standing experience in the area and a hands-on approach to customer service, he has already implemented ...

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What automotive businesses need to succeed

What automotive businesses need to succeed

Since joining ALLDATA Europe as UK Sales Director in September 2025, Damian Milling has worked closely wi ...

Since joining ALLDATA Europe as UK Sales Director in September 2025, Damian Milling has worked closely with colleagues across sales, marketing, training and support to accelerate growth across the UK ...

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GSF aim to hit £1 billion annual turnover

GSF aim 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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Who’s breaking ground in the industry?

Who’s breaking ground in the industry?

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers, as they begin a new stage of their career. Banner GB Foll ...

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers, as they begin a new stage of their career. Banner GB Following a three-year absence, Fay Ryder has returned to her position as business development mana ...

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The key trends shaping the automotive industry

The key trends shaping the automotive industry

LKQ UK and Ireland Chief Executive, Kevan Wooden, outlines the key trends he and the national distributor ...

LKQ UK and Ireland Chief Executive, Kevan Wooden, outlines the key trends he and the national distributor expect to shape the trade in 2026. The emotive 2030 ICE ban, the growth of Chinese car brands ...

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Why Ecobat has changed to Veloris

Why Ecobat has changed to Veloris

Ecobat Battery was divested from Ecobat Group in June 2025 and is now owned by Endless LLP. This necessi ...

Ecobat Battery was divested from Ecobat Group in June 2025 and is now owned by Endless LLP. This necessitated a name change, as well as the opportunity to set out a clear strategic vision for the com ...

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Behind the scenes tour with Schaeffler

Behind the scenes tour with Schaeffler

There was tremendous anticipation and excitement surrounding Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions’ media ...

There was tremendous anticipation and excitement surrounding Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions’ media tour. Planning was meticulous, the locations of Slovakia and Hungary promised intrigue, the it ...

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Is the trade selling itself short?

Is the trade selling itself short?

Two independent aftermarket professionals argue it’s time for the industry to stop focusing on its proble ...

Two independent aftermarket professionals argue it’s time for the industry to stop focusing on its problems and start proudly promoting its technology, talent and community strengths to drive growth i ...

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PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers as they begin a new stage of their career in the UK afterm ...

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers as they begin a new stage of their career in the UK aftermarket. Veloris Prior to Ecobat Battery’s transformation to Veloris, Martin McGreevy rejoined th ...

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IAAF looks to forge a ‘new aftermarket’

IAAF looks to forge a ‘new aftermarket’

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) annual conference, once again taking place at th ...

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) annual conference, once again taking place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes on 4 December, signalled the end of another busy 12 months ...

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