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VM problems 'benefit' used market says ECP's Hamilton

LKQ Euro Car Parts' CEO speaks about the buoyant used car market and the aging vehicle parc

12 May 2022

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Parts supply blamed for drop in UK vehicle production

Chip crisis, closure of the Honda plant and war in Ukraine blamed for sluggish new registrations.

28 April 2022

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Semiconductor shortage 'bodes well for aftermarket' – ECP boss

'Fallow year' for new car sales is to the benefit of the aftermarket, as parc ages, says Hamilton

08 February 2022

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CHIP SHORTAGE CAUSES DROP IN REGISTRATIONS

Strong demand, but weak supply hampers new car trade

05 October 2021

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CHIP SHORTAGE: 'WE HAVEN'T EVEN REACHED THE MIDDLE YET'

Experts conclude that the lack of OE components will get worse before it gets better

03 September 2021

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THIRD NIGHT SHIFT REINSTATED AT VIVARO LUTON PLANT

LCV production to run through the night to keep up with demand

10 May 2021

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TRANSIT LINE SHUTDOWN TO FORCE USED LCV PRICES UP

Long lead times for new LCVs has driven used values through the roof

28 April 2021

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