On the move 48 www.aftermarketonline.net OCTOBER 2025 Thinkcar has enhanced its technical support service with the addition of Colin Cooper to its growing UKbased team. Cooper will support Thinkcar’s increasing ability to remotely access a technician’s diagnostic machine, offering realtime fault diagnosis and assistance ensuring technicians can get back to work with minimal disruption and downtime. Alex Gillbanks, owner at Thinkcar UK, said: “Colin brings with him exactly the kind of expertise and hands-on experience our customers need, and we’re thrilled to have him on board.” Cooper said: “My role is to support workshops quickly and efficiently. It helps save our customers a huge amount of time and frustration and we’re continuing to invest in ensuring we have the products and software available to meet their ongoing business requirements.” On the move Our round-up of the latest industry appointments. Send your people and recruitment news to the editor: john@aftermarket.co.uk Point S UK bolsters team as network grows Point S Tyre & Autocare has made a series of senior appointments, bolstering its presence across the UK. Andrew Brooks has taken on responsibility for heading up the network’s logistics operations, David Flood has become sales manager south, while Luke Ashford and Scott Jones have been appointed as business development managers covering the southwest and north, respectively. All four recruits bring considerable automotive and aftermarket experience and will ensure that Point S UK has considerable representation across the country. Ali Yilmaz, who joined the network as MD at the start of this year, said: “With these recent appointments, together with our current team of experts, we’ve laid the infrastructure we need to achieve our growth goals. “Independents are currently thriving in a very challenging marketplace, and this is largely due to the exceptional levels of service, professionalism, and honesty they have become known for over decades in industry. We are committed to supporting these unsung heroes of the UK aftermarket through the strength, breadth, and contacts of a national network, backed by international credentials.” Justin Ampofo Andrew Brooks Cooper boosts Thinkcar diagnostics expertise Autotech appoints Ampofo as CFO Autotech Group has announced the appointment of Justin Ampofo as chief financial officer, two years after he joined the company as financial controller. Ampofo’s latest promotion comes after he became finance director last year. In addition to his role at Autotech, Ampofo is the honorary treasurer of the National Tyre Distributors Association. Autotech CEO Simon King said: “Our company structure was designed to ensure we had the right leadership in place to drive sustainable growth across our four brands. Today, we have a strong senior leadership team at the helm, and Justin’s appointment to CFO builds on that strength. His insight has been instrumental in aligning our strategy with industry trends and growth opportunities. “We place a significant amount of value in our team, and I believe Justin’s promotion sends a strong message to our shareholders and the wider industry that we have the best possible foundation in place to grow.” Colin Cooper
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