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IFA WELCOMES FOUR NEW MEMBERS
On January 1st the IFA became partners of ADI (Automotive Distributers International) Europe’s biggest automotive aftermarket buying group, with sales exceeding €6bn. Subsequent applications to join the group have led to four new Members, each with a strongly respected business in their area.
SOGEFI DISTANCES ITSELF FROM FILTER BRAND SOLD TO ECP
"Sogefi Group, Europe’s leading OE and Aftermarket filter manufacturer, is announcing the sale of the Crosland Filters brand to Euro Car Parts."
Autoparts launches web based management software
Autoparts has launched a new web-based management tool for independent garages. The tool, named Workshop Expert Online, has been developed in partnership with MAM. Autoparts says the software can help businesses in all areas, including accounting, daily workshop management, parts lookup and ordering and customer relationship management.
Klarius' Tony Wilson faces the critics
The aftermarket rumour mill can be damn accurate when it wants to be.
ECP INVESTS IN NEW WAREHOUSE FOR COLLISION REPAIR PARTS
Euro Car Parts has invested in a new storage facility for its collision repair products. The 141,000 square foot site in Swadlincote has been secured for ten years with the company. ECP says a unique agreement with building owners GE Capital means the company can outfit the building to its exact requirements.
More access to DSA, less to the DVLA
Driving tests will be available from 21 Halfords sites from this autumn in a new partnership with the Driving Standards Agency, but 39 local Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency offices are to close.