25 Oct 2026
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Autoparts UK and Midwest Motor Factors gradual reopening unfolds

Autoparts UK and Midwest Motor Factors have gradually started to reopen branches. Autoparts Inverness, Newcastle, Stoke, Aberdeen, Trafford Park Manchester and Sighthill Edinburgh all opened yesterday (Monday 4 May).

They were preceded by Autoparts Glasgow and Midwest Bilston, with both branches reopening on Monday 27 April.

Craig McCracken, Group Factor Manager, said: “The safety, health and wellbeing of our staff are paramount and we are gradually reopening our branch network to ensure we continue to meet demand from independent garages.”