KPMG has been confirmed as the administrator of Unipart Automotive. As reported, the majority of branches will close with immediate effect, with the loss of around 1,300 jobs. The affected branches are listed below.
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UNIPART AUTOMOTIVE FALLS
Car parts giant Unipart Automotive will appoint administrators this morning, with predicted job losses estimated to be between 1,200 and 1,300.
CAT'S INSIDE LINE: RENAULT ESPACE (2003-2012)
Carrying on the Inside Line series, we move on from looking at the Mark VI Volkswagen Golf and turn our focus towards a popular MPV in its day, the Renault Espace
Diagnostics training offered for IGA members
Following the success of its Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Awareness course, the Independent Garage Association has launched the second in its suite of on-site training courses – Diagnostics
Gates offers factors profit opportunity
Component manufacturer Gates has come up with a novel way of reducing warranty claims. Country Manager Taco Homan explains: “We’ve found that if people used the engine specific tools then the risk of potential failure declines a great deal. In fact, we find that where the specific timing tool kit has been used, we get 90 percent fewer claims.
IAAF URGES TRADE TO AIR VIEWS ABOUT ACCESS TO VM PARTS DATA
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is urging all suppliers and motor factors to air its experiences on accessing VM parts data. The rallying call comes as the European Commission (EC), survey assessing the market’s experience of obtaining repair and maintenance information, enters its final days
Razoom brings business intelligence to the cloud
Automotive software specialist Razoom has launched today its new cloud-based workshop management system available for the independent aftermarket
TRW designs braking fluid to work in all temperatures
TRW has developed the world’s first DOT 5.1 brake fluid designed to work and maintain its performance at all temperatures. The formulation has been scientifically engineered to meet the latest demands in ESP technology
BOSCH CAR SERVICE TASKED WITH KEEPING THE TOUR DE FRANCE ON TRACK
Bosch Car Service Centres will be tasked this summer with keeping the Tour de France entourage on the road once again
Denso coolly expands its air con compressor range
Denso has extended its air conditioning compressor range by adding a further 29 new references. The Japanese parts supplier has introduced the new products in order to increase its grip on the air con market, by extending its offering to the independent aftermarket