Your local motor factor does a lot more for you than you realise. In a changing world, they are becoming a conduit for support and more. According to David Clarke, Managing Director at Autosupplies Group, motor factors have a more substantial role in the sector than many garages consider: “There is so much more to a strong garage-factor relationship than the supply of high-quality parts and workshop equipment.” Needs of the modern garage He continued: “As the landscape of the automotive 48 AFTERMARKET NOVEMBER 2023 MOTOR FACTORS www.aftermarketonline.net aftermarket changes, so do the needs of the modern garage. Keeping pace with advances in vehicle technology is imperative for garages to thrive, and motor factors offer training as part of their garage schemes to help with this. Autosupplies Group is made up of Butlers Automotive in Barnsley, Autosupplies Chesterfield, and Leisureways of Rotherham. David observed: “Autosupplies Group is one of the largest independent motor factors in the UK and provides customers with an hourly delivery service.” He said garage schemes are incredibly useful tools at the disposal of garages: “They ensure garages get the most out of their motor factor, and to help them stay ahead of the curve when it comes to technical training. Apart from offering a wide range of high-quality parts that garages are looking for, with quick turnarounds on delivery, motor factors offer various incentives that garages can benefit from, like cheaper insurance, marketing support, signage, and free training like MOT refreshers, which is important as more, technologically-advanced cars reach garages. Garage scheme members also benefit from referral services that help direct new business to their workshops. “Garages don’t have to join, but we keep them up to date with the latest products, legislation, new initiatives, and newsletters every quarter informing them of things FACTOR 100%: SUPPORT AND MORE Find out how your favourite motor factor is looking to support you beyond the provision of parts in a timely manner Above: Autosupplies Chesterfield
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