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LKQ Euro Car Parts updates GMS

27 January 2021

LKQ Euro Car Parts has updated CarSys, its cloud-based GMS, which was originally launched last year.Additions and revisions include improvements to data configuration, service payment… Read More

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Motor Ombudsman welcomes Fix Auto UK to Code

26 January 2021

Fix Auto UK’s network of body repair centres has gained accreditation to The Motor Ombudsman’s Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair. All of… Read More

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LKQ Euro Car Parts offers MPM Gear Oil range

21 December 2020

LKQ Euro Car Parts is now offering the MPM Gear Oil range, which includes more than 40 different automatic transmission fluids and gearbox oils. Pack… Read More

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Lockdown-built bodyshop opens doors

21 December 2020

A brand-new Thetford bodyshop built during the COVID-19 national lockdown has opened after a six-month fit-out.The Norfolk outlet is East Bilney Coachworks’ eighth site. As… Read More

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What does the OilFox say? New Castrol collaboration to help with lubricant stocking

17 December 2020

Castrol has teamed up with tank remote monitoring provider OilFox to offer garages an automated monitoring and stock replenishment service.The system uses in-tank sensors to… Read More

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Half of UK motorists putting off essential servicing

12 November 2020

Under the shadow of COVID-19, 48% of drivers have put off essential servicing or car maintenance during 2020, a study has found. The study from… Read More

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Trick or treat? Eurorepar Halloween promotion launched

12 October 2020

Eurorepar is running a Halloween-themed offer of £99 service for customers of its network until the end of November. The very un-scary promotion covers a minor… Read More

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RAC wins Groupe Renault customer service centre contract

8 September 2020

The RAC has signed up with Groupe Renault to provide a customer service centre solution to its brands in the UK, including Renault, Dacia and… Read More

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Brakes off! It’s time to accelerate…

7 September 2020

With the country gradually emerging from lockdown, now is the time to forge ahead with your marketing. What should the message be though, and how… Read More

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Garage Services offering from LKQ ECP to help independents diversify

2 September 2020

LKQ Euro Car Parts is launching a new Garage Services programme with a view to helping independents increase their opportunity to generate revenue by offering… Read More