December/January 2022

Above: TPS has added a Volkswagen ID.3 into its delivery fleet, with more set to come I n an uncertain world with supply chains under great strain as the world continues to open back up, reliability is more important than ever. With this in mind, trade clubs provide garages with a guaranteed supply of the best parts, but there’s more. Commenting on how Eurorepar Car Service is looking to support garages in the sector, Head of Network & Business Development Nick Taylor said: “Today’s aftermarket landscape is as challenging and competitive as it’s ever been. From navigating the increasingly complex world of parts supply and ensuring technicians are up to speed on new technology and skills, to retaining customers and staying competitive and profitable, the job of a modern garage owner is hugely demanding. “One way that garage owners can elevate their business, increase their visibility in their local area and secure reliable access to the highest quality parts is by joining Eurorepar Car Service (ERCS). ERCS is an initiative aimed at forward- thinking garages that want to differentiate themselves from local competition, attract new customers, have on-tap access to a wide range of parts, and increase their profitability. “Members of ERCS retain their independence and remain completely in control of their own destiny, while benefitting from local marketing and PR support, an extensive list of network partnerships and affiliations, business training and technical support, and an association with the trusted Stellantis brand. ERCS knows that its members demand high levels of service from a parts distribution network, and that’s where Distrigo Parts Distribution comes in. Distrigo is Stellantis’ multi-brand spare parts distribution service, having been established in June 2020 to offer greater parts support to the UK’s independent aftermarket.” Access Nick continued: “The Distrigo network has truly national coverage, with 22 distribution hubs around the UK, supported by 21 smaller Distrigo relay sites. Distrigo offers garages a one-stop-shop like no other parts offering on the market, and members of ERCS get unrivalled access to over 750,000 parts references. “Garages can choose from Stellantis OE parts, a host of 54 AFTERMARKET DECEMBER/JANUARY 2022 TRADE CLUBS www.aftermarketonline.net TRADING UP Find out how major suppliers are innovating and going that one step further to help their customers