March 2018

NEWS MARCH 2018 AFTERMARKET 7 www.aftermarketonline.net Technology with Vision WHERE OE COMES AS STANDARD www.hella.co.uk The Parts Alliance has opened two new branches. A Croydon outlet has opened under the SCMF brand, while a branch has been opened in Newcastle under the SAS brand. “We’re delighted to continue our branch expansion to establish a true national footprint with a combination of company-owned stores and a commitment to members and service partners,” said Peter Sephton, Parts Alliance CEO. “We welcome all our new team members to our culture of systemised entrepreneurship and look forward to giving our customers increased choice and better service driven by our people culture and technology platform”. “The opening of two new locations is an opportunity to expand the group’s presence nationally and aligns with our strategic plan to grow in key markets,” added Henry Buckley, president and chief executive officer of Uni- Select, owners of The Parts Alliance.“This continues our commitment to have the best customer coverage in the United Kingdom through both owned stores and members.” The openings follow two earlier branch additions made at the end of 2017. Autofirst Network partners with WhoCanFixMyCar.com Autofirst Network has agreed a deal with WhoCanFixMyCar.com that offers every member the opportunity to have its own profile on the platform for 12 months. This enables Autofirst Network members to receive notifications every time a local motorist requires a quotation for a service or repair. Bill Stimson, marketing director at Euro Car Parts, commented: “Motorists are increasingly turning to the internet in their search for reputable garages and platforms such as WhoCanFixMyCar.com present lots of opportunities for independent garages to connect with drivers. “By making the Autofirst Network more visible to motorists looking for work through WhoCanFixMyCar.com, we are helping our members win new business, reduce periods of downtime and gain customers for life. Additionally, we can see that a handful of our members have already won over 2,700 bookings on the platform.” Launch UK has been awarded the ‘Best Launch Business 2017’ accolade by the brand’s European division. The award is in recognition of its customer service and its commitment to supporting customers in all areas of business. Dave Richards, Launch UK managing director said: “We’re thrilled to add this accolade to our collection. To be named best business is a testament to the hard work and commitment the UK team puts in to developing the brand and its supporting customers.” The Parts Alliance announces openings Launch UK awarded Best Business 2017 by Launch Europe