LKQ Euro Car Parts has urged garages to prepare for continued demand for suspension repairs, as Google Trends data reveals UK search interest in pothole-related vehicle damage has reached its highest level on record. Searches for terms including “pothole damage”, “pothole claim”, “claim for pothole damage” and “pothole damage to car” have reportedly climbed sharply ...

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LKQ Euro Car Parts has reported record battery sales as the winter storm reportedly drives a surge in failures. Automotive repairers across the UK reportedly saw a sharp rise in battery-related breakdowns, as winter storm conditions placed extra strain on vehicles already under pressure from freezing temperatures. LKQ Euro Car Parts has said sales of ...

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LKQ has partnered with Snap Finance to offer flexible finance, in a bid to help technicians kit out their toolbox faster. Technicians can now spread the cost of essential tools, parts and training through LKQ Euro Car Parts’ TechClub, helping individuals to invest in the equipment and courses they need without the strain of upfront ...

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LKQ Euro Car Parts has highlighted the top causes of MOT failure to help independent garages prepare for increased demand during one of the busiest periods of the year. Industry data from Autotech Recruit showed MOT demand is up by around 100,000 tests per month compared with the same period last year. And with vehicles ...

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LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched TechClub, a members club for technicians in the UK & Ireland, enabling individuals to buy tools and training directly from the aftermarket supplier, while taking advantage of special offers and benefits. Members of the free service can set up their own dedicated profile on LKQ’s Omnipart platform, allowing them ...

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PMM’s Freya Coleman attended day two of the LKQ UK and Ireland Leadership Conference to gain insights into the company’s vision for the future. During the event, she spoke with Kevan Wooden, the chief executive of LKQ UK and Ireland, about how the company is addressing key industry challenges and supporting its customers moving forward.  ...

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The chief executive of LKQ UK & Ireland Kevan Wooden, has revealed his predictions for the independent aftermarket in 2024, with the electric vehicle (EV) transition set to move up the gears over the next year. The newly appointed chief executive expects more independent garages to invest in their equipment and skills to service EVs. ...

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With MOT demand set to spike in the weeks ahead, LKQ Euro Car Parts outlines the opportunity for garages and explains how to prepare. The last 18 months have turned the traditional MOT demand curve on its head, and while this caused initial uncertainty for the independent aftermarket, there is now significant opportunity on the ...

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LKQ Euro Car Parts has announced its online platform, Fit It For Me, has sent more than 21,000 jobs into the independent aftermarket since its launch. The platform allows drivers to choose from a network of approved garages when buying parts, helping them to access the standard of service they’d expect from a dealership. Drivers ...

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LKQ Euro Car Parts has enhanced its training offering for garages, with the addition of an e-learning suite. The e-learning courses from LKQ Euro Car Parts’ AutoEducation Academy covers everything from MOTs and diagnostics to hybrids and EVs. It also covers specific components like brakes, electrics, air conditioning, and steering and suspension. Later this month, ...

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