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Arnold Clark group systems remain down following hack

Autoparts' Factor Manager describes getting systems back up as 'mammoth task'

03 January 2023

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Lorry load of Ukraine 'presents' sent by ECP team

Essential medicines, hygiene products and an ambulance among goods distributed to Ukrainian nuns by LKQ Euro Car Parts

16 December 2022

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BSI changes screen repair standard

BS AU 242b takes into account screen-mounted tech, such as ADAS

15 December 2022

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IAAF Conference report: Who controls the aftermarket?

A variety of speakers addressed the theme of 'overcoming adversity for a prosperous future'

12 December 2022

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Alliance Automotive makes a brace of factor acquisitions

Two more single-branch distributors are bought out by Groupauto's holding company

01 December 2022

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Euro Car Parts slammed by ASA for 'misleading' offers

The UK’s advertising watchdog has found two newsletter promotions to be misleading and in breech of the code. 

30 November 2022

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LKQ Europe cracks the 'bullwhip' on efficiency

New software to reduce supply chain inefficiencies, known as the 'bullwhip effect' has 'exceeded expectations' in trial

23 November 2022

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Halfords target over 50s in recruitment drive

Older people as well as women and ex-convicts to be offered apprenticeships in new recruitment drive

23 November 2022

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Oly's Autos scoop Servicesure 'Autocentre of the Year' Award

Full list of winners from Thursday's event has been announced

11 November 2022

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Rising supply chain costs may close one in ten aftermarket businesses

Survey suggests that that two-thirds of motor trade businesses expect to make employees redundant within six months

01 November 2022

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