GSF reveals plans for 20 new branches

12 January 2026  

GSF Car Parts has announced plans for a further expansion of its network with an extra 20 branches this year.

Exact locations have not been disclosed, but the motor factor said 12 new sites are already confirmed and will open by the end of April. This includes a relocation to a better facility for the existing branch in Burgess Hill.

A further eight branches are being considered for the second half of the year.

The announcement came just weeks after GSF branch managers were told the motor factor was on course to become the leading business in the sector within the next few years.

GSF said it has gone against the overall trend of the UK vehicle aftermarket, which experienced a challenging 2025, to grow more than 20% in each of the last three years. In July 2025, GSF hit a landmark 200 branches and currently operates 206 locations.

‘Momentum’

A raft of investments totalling more than £100 million over the last 18 months has fuelled business success, including the opening of its national distribution centre (NDC) in Wolverhampton. 

Steve Horne, CEO at GSF, said: “GSF has momentum and we are looking for more success in 2026. Off the back of a brilliant 2025 which also saw industry-leading growth for legacy branches, we start our branch expansion programme a full three months ahead of where we were last year. We’re determined to be the employer of choice, offering the best rewards and opportunities for success.

“We are on track to accelerate the growth seen last year and it’s based around doing everything we can to serve our customers and empowering our local team. We are pushing ahead with our sights fully set on becoming the UK’s number one aftermarket distributor.”

Photo: GSF’s Bedford branch opening (from left) John Williams (divisional director); Steve Horne (CEO); Rebecca Fensome (Bedford branch manager); Sukhpal Ahluwalia (executive chairman) and Rob DeAngelis (Luton branch manager).