News 6 www.aftermarketonline.net JUNE 2025 Auto Windscreens has opened three new service centres and relocated a further three to larger premises in the first quarter of this year — in response to an increased demand of nearly 300% for ADAS calibrations since 2019. The company recently opened a service centre in Burton-upon-Trent, after launching sites in Salisbury and Caernarfon. Larger sites have also opened in Birmingham and Carlisle, which are now undertaking calibrations for between 40-50% of windscreen replacements jobs, the firm said. Meanwhile, the company’s Harlow site has been expanded in response to a 36% increase in calibrations for customers living in London over the past two years. Sean Draycott, operations director for Auto Windscreens, said: “The new sites have already enabled us to undertake a higherthan-average number of calibrations overall in these areas and have reduced the distance customers need to travel for their booking.” New sites in Chelmsford, Barnstaple, Banbury, Glasgow and Dunfermline are also set to open this year. Midlands MP Rachel Taylor (pictured) is to highlight LKQ’s humanitarian work by personally driving an ambulance to Ukraine that was procured through the firm’s LKQ’s fund-raising initiatives. Taylor’s mission, set to take place in July, was announced after the North Warwickshire and Bedworth MP’s recent visit to LKQ UK & Ireland in Tamworth. The ambulance continues substantial relief efforts coordinated by LKQ demand planner, Dawid Kozlowski, which have already delivered more than 200 tonnes of aid, including 34 ambulances and over £6,000 worth of prescription medicine since the Russia-Ukraine war began in 2022. Following talks during the visit, LKQ UK & Ireland COO Tony Shearer said: “The automotive aftermarket faces complex challenges in balancing efficiency, sustainability, and technological advancement.” He said discussions with Taylor were productive in addressing how the firm’s logistics innovations can support both industry growth and environmental goals while continuing to meet the evolving needs of the UK’s transportation sector. Talks also covered equality and representation in the automotive aftermarket. LKQ highlighted its active participation in the Automotive 30% Club, an industry-wide commitment to having at least 30% of key leadership positions occupied by women by 2030. Taylor said: “The automotive aftermarket sector plays a crucial role in our economy, and companies like LKQ are demonstrating how innovation in logistics can go hand-in-hand with progressive workplace practices.” MP to help steer LKQ aid to Ukraine Autogem award tribute to Adam Autogem is paying tribute to former business development manager, Adam Livett, by creating an award in his memory at the company’s flagship Under Pressure ’25 competition. Autogem said colleagues wanted to honour their compassionate and kindhearted friend, who died just over six months ago. The ‘Adam Livett Award’ will celebrate the technician who most embodies the personable and engaging qualities that made Livett so popular at Autogem and across the aftermarket sector. Under Pressure ’25, which takes place on June 25 at the Pirelli Performance Centre in Burton-upon-Trent, will showcase the UK’s finest TPMS talent for technical skill and customer engagement. Autogem’s MD Prashant Chopra said: “Adam’s loss to the business is huge, but his loss to us as a friend is immeasurable. Auto Windscreens invests in new calibration centres
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