Tag: The Parts Alliance
Cheltenham trade show debut ‘a major success,’ says The Parts Alliance
The Parts Alliance has heralded its third trade show of 2019 as “a major success.” Held on 5 September, it was the first time the trade show had been to Cheltenham Racecourse, following the format of previous events. Attended by representatives from nearby branches and suppliers, The Parts Alliance’s trade show aimed to provide lively and informative seminars and technical content. MANN Filters, Yuasa and Comma all made such presentations in Cheltenham. The show also presented the opportunity to enter competitions and mingle with special guests Fuzz Townshend, Matt Neal and Daniel Rowbottom.
The Parts Alliance extends DriveTec braking range
The Parts Alliance has enhanced its DriveTec brake friction range. The number of pads has increased 60 per cent in the last 12 months whilst the range of discs has increased 50 per cent over the same period. The company has also overhauled the packaging.
The Parts Alliance launches Bendix brake callipers range
The Parts Alliance has added a new range of Bendix brake callipers. The range will be available from all of the trading group’s local brands throughout the UK branch network.
Customer ‘amazed’ to win Porsche 911 Carrera in The Parts Alliance promotion
The Parts Alliance concluded its latest hugely successful promotion by revealing the winner on Tuesday 25 June. Sefket Ibrahim of Rose Motors won a brand new Porsche 911 Carrera. The car is new for 2019 as the eighth-generation 922 version of the iconic classic and retails for nearly £100,000.
The Parts Alliance helps recognise the UK’s best independents at Garage of the Year awards
The Parts Alliance has helped to pay tribute to the achievements of independent garages by sponsoring ‘Best Small Garage’ at Automechanika Birmingham’s Garage of the Year awards.
The Parts Alliance open evening attracts 200-plus customers
The Parts Alliance’s new Midpoint Distribution Centre opened its doors for garage customers last week, attracting a total of 250 attendees including 25 key suppliers. The open evening, held on Thursday 13 June had originally been intended to take place at GSF Birmingham but was moved to Midpoint to involve eager customers of local branches of CES and Bromsgrove Motor Factors too.
The Parts Alliance introduces all-new Milwaukee tool van to fleet
The Parts Alliance has introduced a brand new Milwaukee tool van to the Garage Essentials fleet, helping the team to demonstrate the premium-quality tool range to garages all over the country.
The Parts Alliance hosts first national conference
Around 300 managers from across The Parts Alliance converged in Manchester last week for the trading group’s first national conference. The event was held in the Concorde Conference Centre underneath the iconic supersonic plane on Friday 22 March. The day was packed with engaging and interactive content, all designed to build a sense of community among the sprawling nationwide network and communicate a future strategy with staff at its heart.
Neil Croxson appointed president, COO of The Parts Alliance
The Parts Alliance has appointed chief financial officer Neil Croxson president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Peter Sephton, who is retiring after ensuring an orderly transition over a three-month period.
Carcraft Service Centre set for Sardinia with The Parts Alliance
The Parts Alliance has confirmed Carcraft MOT and Service Centre Ltd as a major prize winner in the ongoing ‘Original Experience’ promotion.
The Parts Alliance Spring Show heading to Leeds
The Parts Alliance say preparations for its invitation-only Spring Trade Show on 27 March are now nearly complete.
Schaeffler wins international ‘Supplier Of The Year’ award
Schaeffler has been named Supplier of the Year by Nexus Automotive International, a trading group represented in the UK by The Parts Alliance.
The Parts Alliance’s 2018 ‘Winter Trade Show’ breaks all records
The Parts Alliance’s Winter Trade Show returned to Sandy Park, bringing suppliers and customers the chance to mingle and do business in a relaxed and welcoming environment. The invitation-only trade event, which beat previous attendance records, took place on Thursday 22 November, playing host to around 800 visitors from over 600 Parts Alliance customers from all across the South West.
Malvern garage becomes 100th new Servicesure site for 2018
Malvern-based Daniels Vehicle Services has become the 100th garage to join the Servicesure garage network in 2018.
The Parts Alliance continue ‘Big Drive’ to win customers
The Parts Alliance is rolling out ‘The Big Drive’ as the latest in a series of eye-catching national promotions. Billed as the ‘Luxury Edition’ and running until the end of November, the promotion gives garage customers the chance to win a Jaguar XE car in either the classy Portfolio or exciting R-Sport models.