Workshop wonders 33 www.aftermarketonline.net APRIL 2025 Playing our part for technicians As the automotive aftermarket evolves in 2025, awardwinning online parts distributor PartsinMotion. co.uk, is highlighting the key trends driving smarter, costefficient purchasing decisions for workshops, motor factors and garage businesses with a continued focus on vehicle performance and safety. Director Matt Gates said: “At PartsinMotion. co.uk, we understand the financial pressures faced by motor factors, garages and workshops, as well as motorists, which is why we are committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective parts that meet rigorous safety standards. “Our goal is to ensure customers have access to reliable products at competitive prices, without having to compromise.” With rising operational costs, more workshops and garages are focusing on value-driven solutions. “Technicians are increasingly open to exploring a wider range of brands, prioritising affordability without sacrificing quality,” Gates said. “That’s why we offer multiple supplier options to cater to every budget while maintaining the highest standards of safety and performance.” Drivers are also prioritising essential repairs, making it crucial for workshops to provide the right guidance. Gates said the company is seeing a trend where garages are being asked to only do the necessities rather than the advisories, and while costsaving is important, safety must always come first. “That’s why we support technicians with access to competitively priced, topquality brands — so they can confidently recommend the right solutions to their customers.” Gates is also emphasising the importance of educating drivers about preventative maintenance, warning that delaying minor repairs can lead to bigger issues down the line. “For example, replacing brake pads in time can prevent costly damage to discs. We encourage technicians to help drivers make informed decisions to avoid unnecessary expenses later.” With a selection of over 250,000 high-quality products, PartsinMotion.co.uk ensures customers receive only the most reliable parts across all key categories, from brakes and suspension to lighting and beyond. The company is also actively expanding its EV range, now stocking over 7,300 parts for leading electric brands such as Tesla, Audi, BMW, and Toyota, to meet the growing market demand. As the industry moves forward, the company said it is dedicated to supporting the trade with the best products, expert guidance and competitive pricing, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective vehicle maintenance for all. Visit PartsinMotion.co.uk for more information or to find the parts you need. Autobar is best known for its substantial range of automotive parts including bulbs, switches, relays and fitted consumables, making it the ideal brand for the workshop. Whatever fixing is needed, Autobar is the go-to supplier for many. Its range includes fasteners and hardware, tubing and joiners, cables, clamps, fuses, grommets, hoses and hundreds more. With an impressive 1,396 references, the products are packaged in single or small quantity consumer packs for retailers, meaning large margins for small items. However, with a range this big, with many of the products being so small, it can be difficult to display them effectively. Yet, Autobar offers a host of retail displays to suit different needs. For example, its bestselling retail display is its rotational stand with four sides that holds more than 150 of Autobar’s best selling products, including switches, battery terminals, hoses, fuses, tapes, hose clips and connectors, and only takes up two feet of floor space. There are also other options, such as a wall rack or four sided freestanding display unit. Factors and retailers are also able to customise their stands to what they want, so if they want a smaller wall rack, they can. With such small and relatively inexpensive products, it can be more of a hassle to order just one product, so having a stand with Autobar’s consumables creates a new sales opportunity as some workshops may buy a variety of products to store in their business to save time and make it more convenient for their technicians. JRP is the exclusive UK & Ireland distributor for Autobar, with all its products stored in a 60,000 ft2 warehouse and office in Chichester. The firm supplies more than 5,000 market leading products with its core business focusing on the automotive sector. In addition to Autobar, JRP’s brands include Ecomotive, Simply Brands, Svitol, J-B Weld, Tecniks, Fresh Scents, Petronas, Stoner Car Care, Quixx and Invisible Glass. $XWR SDUWV DW \RXU ᎮQJHUWLSV
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