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Automechanika Birmingham 2023 Garage Awards, hosted by IAAF, sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts

6 March 2023

The first Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards, taking place on the evening of Wednesday 7 June and hosted by the IAAF, is being headline sponsored by… Read More

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First Line expands ranges

28 February 2023

First Line recently added 91 new references, with wheel bearing references covering Ford’s Kuga, Puma and Focus. Steering and suspension parts were made available for… Read More

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Garages going online to un-stick overnight jobs

28 February 2023

Having cars stuck on the ramp overnight is causing garages to turn to online parts suppliers to move bigger jobs forward, according to PartsInMotion.co.uk.Matt Gates,… Read More

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GSF Car Parts parent company bought by LKQ Corporation

27 February 2023

GSF Car Parts’ Canadian parent company Uni-Select Inc has been bought by U.S-based LKQ Corporation, the owners of LKQ Euro Car Parts.For now, both companies,… Read More

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Juratek bought by by Fras-Le

20 February 2023

Juratek has changed hands, following its acquisition by parts supplier Fras-Le. Juratek first opened its doors in 1995, and was subject to a management buyout… Read More

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Rising business energy costs: Running to stand still?

14 February 2023

The rise in energy prices is an issue that is not just affecting homeowners it is also causing problems for garage businesses, including bodyshops. It… Read More

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LKQ Europe buys Dutch salvage and reman company

2 February 2023

LKQ Europe has bought Rhenoy Group, the Holland-based salvager and supplier of remanufactured engines, and recycled OEM car parts for an undisclosed amountCommenting on the… Read More

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January sale kicks off at LKQ Euro Car Parts

17 January 2023

The January sale is underway at LKQ Euro Car Parts, with garages able to take advantage of savings on equipment such as lifts, wheel balancers,… Read More

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Go EV Ready with Delphi Technologies

17 January 2023

Delphi Technologies is taking part in the upcoming EV Ready event, being held at Brighton Racecourse on Wednesday 25 January.Sponsored by GSF Car Parts, EV… Read More

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Textar: New-to-range parts

29 December 2022

TMD Friction has issued new Textar brake pads, discs and accessories, along with ABS sensors and wear leads, plus a new range of low-viscosity (LV)… Read More