News 9 www.aftermarketonline.net MARCH 2026 GSF steers veteran brand back to UK garages GSF Car Parts has kicked off its 2026 expansion programme by opening a new branch in Wokingham. The new, Millars Business Park site, is strategically placed to serve independent garages and strengthen GSF’s position in the local market, the motor factor said. Wokingham joins several other GSF branches in the region, including Reading and Basingstoke. A total of 12 full-time employees will work from the latest 5,440 ft2 branch, and six brand new vans will operate from the site. Wokingham will include office space, a retail area, and a warehouse. Danny Spencer, Wokingham branch manager, said: “I have been with GSF for eight months after 22 years in the industry, and ever since day one, GSF has been a breath of fresh air. “We have a fantastic team assembled here in Wokingham, with many decades of experience between us from my assistant branch manager, Amber Barnes, to our drivers who are all fired up for this new chapter.” Factor adds Wokingham to branches network GSF Car Parts is to be the major UK aftermarket supplier of the FRAM filtration range, under a deal that will also mark the return of the brand to the sector with the motor factor, which successfully sold the brand previously. FRAM, manufactured by PURFLUX GROUP, draws on 70 years of OE and aftermarket expertise to deliver OE-quality filtration. GSF will roll out FRAM filtration products across its network, delivering a comprehensive range with 90% coverage for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The OE quality range includes fuel, carbon and pollen cabin, air and oil filters designed to offer premium performance. The partnership forms part of GSF’s continued investment in both its product catalogue and national footprint. With a further 20 branches planned for 2026, the business is set to expand its network to more than 220 sites nationwide. Founded in the US in 1932 and established in Treforest in 1937, FRAM has long been part of the British motor trade. GSF’s CEO Steve Horne said: “This partnership is about bringing an exceptional filtration range back to garages. Workshops want quality they can trust, availability they can rely on and pricing that makes sense. FRAM delivers on all three.” Julien Grange, CEO of PURFLUX, said: “Working with GSF gives us a unique opportunity to re-establish the brand at scale, supported by a strong national network.” In addition to product coverage, FRAM will support workshops with technical training, fitting guidance, an online catalogue and a dedicated mobile app. Wokingham ribbon-cutting ceremony
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