LKQ Euro Car Parts has urged MOT testers to complete their annual CPD before the end-of-March deadline, warning missing it could leave workshops unable to test vehicles, losing valuable bookings and revenue. Under the current rules, MOT testers must complete their annual CPD and pass the associated assessment by 31 March each year. Those who ...

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The Chief Executive of LKQ UK & Ireland has outlined the key trends set to shape the independent aftermarket in 2026. Kevan Wooden has said the debate on the 2030 ICE ban, the growth of Chinese car brands and greater urgency to tackle skills challenges will emerge as the defining themes for the year ahead. ...

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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 UK and Ireland has welcomed the launch of SERMI (Security-Related Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Information) in Great Britain, reiterating it’s calls for closer alignment with the EU and Northern Ireland to ensure fair access for independent garages. SERMI provides a secure way for technicians to access the vehicle data they need from Original Equipment ...

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Leading electric vehicle repair specialists have partnered with LKQ to launch LKQ Electriq, a business aiming to offer independent garages and bodyshops a repair-first solution for electric vehicle batteries and high-voltage components. As electric vehicles continue to gain market share, investments in the specialised equipment and knowledge required to repair EV batteries and electric motors ...

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LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched a new premium OPTIMAL filtration range to give technicians greater choice and an upgraded offering when supporting customers’ filtration needs. Designed to support smooth and reliable journeys for motorists, the OPTIMAL brand is part of the Emotive portfolio – a new house of brands built on a 30-year legacy ...

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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 Academy has unveiled the aftermarket’s first virtual reality (VR) training programme, providing an immersive alternative to e-learning to support garage staff to upskill in crucial disciplines without losing time to travel. The programme introduces a virtual world designed specifically for workshop learning, allowing technicians to engage with tools, vehicles, and procedures in a fully ...

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LKQ Euro Car Parts has called on technicians to ensure they have completed the 2024/25 MOT CPD training before the end of March, ahead of changes to the testing process designed to prevent fraud. Lee Chapman, Head of Support and LKQ Academy, said: “As recently as February, the DVSA reported more than 28,000 testers were ...

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