December 2011
UNIPART BUYS RAPID CAR PARTS
Unipart Automotive has bought Rapid Car Parts for an undisclosed sum. The supplier bought five branches of the factor chain this month, giving Unipart better factor coverage in the South East. Unipart now owns five stores of the factor chain, with stores in Watford, Norwich and Lowestoft among others.
SMPE BUYS FUEL PARTS UK
Standard Motor Products Europe (SMPE) has bought Fuel Parts UK for an undisclosed sum. The deal will see no change in the management structure at Fuel Parts UK, with the new owners confirming they don’t expect any employment losses.
ANDREW PAGE TEAMS UP FOR CHARITY WORK
Andrew Page has teamed up with one of its customers to raise money for charity. The motor factor is supporting customers David and Sue Connellan from Worcester’s Mobile Mechanic in their fund raising efforts for The Glory Baptist Charity. The charity raises money for school building projects in The Gambia.
NEWS
Registration now open: UK Ga…Visitor registration now open for the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event taking place at NEC June 5/6...
Movers & Shakers: New C…All the latest changes from across the sector, including new roles, promotions, and retirements...
Autoglym acquires GnG Sales …The wholesale supplier of car care products has marketed and supplied the Autoglym range for over two decades...
Comline Group to move to new…Move hailed as "inspiring new chapter" for UK-based parts firm...
Worry as drivers are ditchin…New research finds that more than a third of drivers are resorting to DIY repairs in a bid to save cash...