NEWS www.aftermarketonline.net NOVEMBER 2023 AFTERMARKET 7 Follow us on Facebook @aftermarketmagazine Unlimited mileage warranty on steering and suspension at LKQ Euro Car Parts LKQ Euro Car Parts is now offering an unlimited mileage warranty on its steering and suspension range, including its in-house Starline and Optimal brands, as well as offerings from Sachs, Monroe and Bilstein. The new unlimited warranty will run in conjunction with the manufacturer warranty, which for Starline brand has also been extended from three to four years. LKQ Euro Car Parts Marketing Director Colin Cottrell commented: “Our unlimited mileage warranty is a first in the steering and suspension category, and aims to help garages give their customers the added value of greater peace of mind.” For more information, visit: https://omnipart.eurocarparts.com /omnihub/steering-andsuspension For Aftermarket’s feature covering steering and suspension, turn to pages 40-41. All 180 branches of GSF Car Parts has been sold by LKQ Corporation to The Ahluwalia Family Office, in conjunction with private equity firm Epiris for a undisclosed sum. As a result of the deal, original ECP founder Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia has become GSF’s Executive Chairman, with Steve Horne as Chief Executive Officer. GSF Car Parts Executive Chairman Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia said: “This is a hugely exciting time for GSF Car Parts, and I look forward to working with all of our valued team members, customers, and global suppliers as we start on this new journey together. I have a huge respect for the GSF team, including the business' hardworking branch team members and head office colleagues. Relationships have always been at the centre of GSF's success, and that's something that we're going to double down on.” GSF Car Parts Chief Executive Steve Horne added: “We will turn the business into a fastgrowth, sales-focused company with our customers, suppliers, and team members at its heart. This growth plan will deliver opportunities across the industry; New sales channels for our valued global suppliers, added convenience for our important customers, and new roles for our knowledgeable team members.” The new team plans to increase the number of GSF branches, boost its e-commerce offering and invest in its catalogue, IT and delivery fleet. Sukhpal teams up with private equity on GSF Car Parts acquisition NEWS In association with:
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