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Euro Car Parts Opens 2 Branches

Euro Car Parts (ECP), the UK’s leading aftermarket parts supplier, has opened a new branch in Hoddesdon, Stockport and extended the Sheffield branch to 5,000sqft from 2,000sqft in line with their future plans. The 8,000sqft Hoddesdon branch has 15,000 parts, tools and accessories in stock and receives six deliveries from the HQ in Wembley daily with access to over 100,000 parts. The branch has 18 members of staff with over 70 years experience in the automotive aftermarket. The 11,500sqft Stockport branch has a large number of parts, tools and accessories in stock and receives daily deliveries from the Manchester Euro Car Parts branch. The branch has 19 members of staff.

9th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

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In the last few years Autogem Motor Concepts LLP has grown rapidly from a faltering supplier to an influential player in the tyre and workshop consumable business. The turning point came in September 2005 when the Invicta group of companies took over the reins at Autogem. Initially, the new owners embarked on the project with a team of just 10.

The first major move the new managing partners, brothers Prashant and Adit Chopra, made was to consolidate Invicta and Autogem’s existing four warehouses into one bespoke distribution centre in Park Royal, London. They have been in their current warehouse/offices since April 2006 and closed Autogem’s inefficient old Leeds telesales operation in July 2007, after winding down the business’s dependency on this location. Here, the staff of 50 was reduced to just two, with the rest taking redundancy. This rapid reduction in headcount could be seen as harsh, but from Autogem’s management’s perspective it just demonstrates how inefficient the company they took over had become.

24th July 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Win Prizes In Unipart/NGK Promotion

Car parts supplier Unipart Automotive has teamed up with NGK to give away thousands of pounds worth of mystery prizes to workshops across the UK in an exciting lambda sensors promotion.

For every NGK lambda sensor bought at Unipart Automotive during August and September, workshops will receive a pack of NGK Playtime Cards, some of which will contain hidden lucky cards. If your pack includes a lucky prize card then you could be in with a chance of winning an ipod Nano, a Nintendo Wii, a 60 inch HD plasma screen TV with a Sony PS3 games console or one of 200 other mystery prizes.

18th July 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Team Dynamics Sells Monza R Wheel Through Halfords

Well known for it’s motor sport styling, wheel brand Team Dynamics, has launched an new Monza R limited edition ‘Redline’ alloy wheel design, available exclusively through Halfords. As pictured, the Monza R ‘Redline’ is available as 15 and 17-inch sizes in ultra cool, matt black with a striking red beadline, priced £399.99. The limited edition Monza design is said to be available nationwide while stocks last. Team Dynamics wheels are produced by Birmingham-based manufacturer Rimstock Wheels.

16th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Euro Car Parts Expands Diagnostic Division

Euro Car Parts, the UK’s largest distributor of parts to independent garages, has appointed Frank Massey FIMI as Director of Sales, Diagnostic Division.

Frank Massey is one of the UK’s leading vehicle diagnostics experts. With over 38 years’ experience and writing regular troubleshooting columns for trade publications, he is renowned in the industry for his unrivalled expertise and knowledge. Many garages have benefited from the wide range of Training DVDs that he has produced.

He holds training seminars and addresses conferences worldwide, including regular lectures for the IMI and Electronics Industry.

30th August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Bosch Worldwide Chief Visits Euro Car Parts

Euro Car Parts recently welcomed Mr Robert Hanser, Automotive Aftermarket President, Robert Bosch GmbH, to their Wembley HQ.

Already one of Bosch’s largest UK distributors, Euro Car Parts is expanding rapidly, with eight new branches opened so far in 2007.

Mr Hanser, who was very impressed by the successful development of Euro Car Parts since his previous visit eight years ago, said “I am convinced that ECP will have a bright future in the British Automotive Aftermarket offering the BIS and BCS programs and being very committed to face the challenges of this sector very professionally.”

10th July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Euro Car Parts Launches Garage Tools Range

Euro Car Parts has launched a range of garage tools and equipment for the garage owner & auto technician. The range includes automotive hand tools, general tools and specialist tools. The extensive stock range is held at 60 branches of Euro Car Parts is available on a same day or next day delivery to any location in the UK.

Going by the name of Hercules, the brand covers LED Cordless rechargeable inspection lamps, Cooling System & Cap Testing Kits to 3 ton Professional Trolley Jacks, Wrench sets, Drain Keys and Auto Probes. The range is exclusive to Euro Car Parts.

15th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Siemens Sticks to Plan for VDO Automotive Unit IPO

(Akron/Tire Review) Siemens said it is sticking to its plan for an initial public offering of up to half of its automotive engineering unit VDO despite interest from potential buyers.

13th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Avoid Being Stranded With a Flat Battery This Winter

A flat battery is the most common reason for a vehicle failing to start. Once the first real frost strikes this winter thousands of motorists are likely to left stranded. Motorists will be stuck, late for work and waiting for assistance. According to Car Parts Direct, lots of motorists will buy a new car battery they simply do not require. Flat batteries account for almost 20 per cent of all vehicle breakdowns in the UK, according to the AA and RAC. Motorists who drive short journeys, leave headlights on and heaters blowing whilst stood in traffic are most likely to be left stranded. Leaving the interior light on or parking up for prolonged periods in very cold weather is enough to drain the battery. But it’s often just a battery re-charge that’s needed – not a replacement battery.

22nd November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

GSF Launches ‘All Makes Range’

GSF Car Parts – one of the UK’s largest independent suppliers of quality car parts for German, Swedish and French cars – has launched an ‘All-Makes’ range incorporating products suitable for the likes of Ford, Vauxhall and Fiat cars.

10th April 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

GSF’s Newcastle Branch to Open With ‘Bubbly’ Car Wash

GSF Car Parts has unveiled its new Newcastle-upon-Tyne branch, opened as part of the company’s 2006 expansion drive. The Newcastle branch opening is the second tier of the GSF Car Parts 2006 expansion programme, following on from the Canterbury opening, earlier this year.

GSF Car Parts will officially celebrate the opening of Newcastle’s doors on Saturday, 25 March with bubbles galore – but not of the champagne variety. Instead, the team at GSF Newcastle have organised a dedicated charity ‘Bubbles’ car wash to raise funds for the Newcastle charity, The Bubble Foundation which supports the children’s Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Newcastle-upon-Tyne General Hospital. The unit treats babies and children with immuno deficiencies by bone marrow transplantation.

8th March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Varta Warns of Further Battery Price Increases

Varta has warned the UK aftermarket to expect further steep rises in automotive battery prices later this year. This is the result of the high price of lead on global markets, which has been steadily rising since mid-2003, driven by demand for base metals from China and other emerging markets. The price of lead is the major factor governing the cost of a car battery and, while increased material costs were initially absorbed by the manufacturers, this is no longer tenable, with lead costing 80 per cent more than it did two years ago.

8th February 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Delphi Acknowledges Chapter 11 ‘A Possibility’

Delphi CEO Steve Miller has predicted Delphi, the world’s largest car parts manufacturer, could enter bankruptcy by 17 October unless the United Auto Workers union and GM agree on a relief plan. Robert “Steve” Miller Jr came out of retirement in Oregon to lead Michigan-based Delphi.

12th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

New Dansk Porche Catalogue

Euro Car Parts has released its new Porsche catalogue for 2005/06 packed with high performance exhaust systems and accessories from Original Equipment Manufacturer Dansk.

Dansk manufacture for the whole Porsche range, including the 356, 912, 914, 911, 964, 993, 996, 924, Boxster and Cayenne models. According to Euro Car Parts, the famous Dansk engineering produces the distinctive Porsche sound that owners demand.

19th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Euro Car Parts Contitech’s Largest UK Distributor

Euro Car Parts has been appointed as the UK’s largest distributor of Contitech drive belts. The deal ensures that Euro Car Parts, the UK’s largest independent supplier of car parts, can meet the highest volume demands from trade and retail customers 30 branches nationwide. Contitech is an original equipment manufacturer on some of the world’s leading car marques including BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Volvo, Seat and Audi.

7th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors