GSF partners with Matt Cleevely for EVs boost

19 November 2024  

GSF Car Parts has teamed up with Cleevely EV owner, Matt Cleevely, to develop and market its growing electric vehicle programme.

GSF said yesterday its rapidly-expanding Drivetec EV range already boasts great coverage of the UK’s EV and plug-in hybrid vehicle parc but this will be enhanced further.

Cleevely is the UK’s best-known independent specialist, having pioneered the development of aftermarket repair solutions for EV vehicles over many years, GSF said.

The Cheltenham-based garage attracts EV owners from right around the UK. Cleevely EV is a long-standing customer of GSF’s Cheltenham South branch, located a stone’s throw from their workshops.

“Matt is also a passionate advocate for garages looking to maximise the growing commercial opportunity in service and repair of EVs,” GSF said.

Training

The partnership will see both parties collaborate on range development and product sourcing as the UK’s car parc evolves. Cleevely will also advise GSF trade customers on training and business development as many more look to future-proof their income streams.

Al Preston, chief customer officer at GSF Car Parts, said: “Matt is the leading pioneer in this growing category. He seized the opportunity early to upskill and meet the growing demand for this type of work. 

“We have been working with Matt for several months as we continually look to develop our offer and better serve our customers. As more EVs fall into the aftermarket, we are delighted to announce that Matt has now officially become part of GSF’s strategy and together look forward to developing a market-leading offer.”

Cleevely said: “I’m delighted to be working with GSF in an official capacity. This partnership has been long in the making, and when I sat down and outlined my vision with GSF’s chairman, Sukhpal Ahluwalia, it became clear there was an opportunity that would mutually benefit both parties. 

“With GSF’s support in product sourcing, I can focus on growing my core business and helping other garage owners specialise and reap the rewards from EV.”

Pictured, from left: Dev Satpathy, Sukhpal Ahluwalia, Matt Cleevely, Al Preston.