Warning after difficult start to the year for UK factors
Only three categories recorded an average value increase in the first nine weeks of 2025
Factor & Accessory
GSF launches brake blitz with new Brembo and Drivetec parts
New components dramatically increase motor factor’s brake offering
LKQ Euro Car Parts announces operations overhaul, creating new roles
This, the brand claims, is designed to bring it “even closer” to its customers while increasing order fulfilment speed
Behind the scenes at GSF Car Parts’s new “title challenging” national distribution hub
500,000sq ft Wolverhampton base services 139 branches with stock “sold by 6pm one day back on the shelves by 8am the next”
GSF Car Parts partners with Cleevely EV
The partnership will see both parties collaborate on range development and product sourcing
Aftermarket leaders call for government to support independent garages in Autumn Budget
New policy document emphasises need for help with the transition to EVs and more advanced vehicles
GSF to consider opening another 40 branches
“Knock-out” growth will spur even faster expansion of motor factor
GSF launches Porsche Parts division
New arm focusing on German marque will start with supplying South East England before a national roll-out
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Warning after difficult star…Only three categories recorded an average value increase in the first nine weeks of 2025...