News 9 www.aftermarketonline.net JUNE 2026 For peace of mind always use a Garage Equipment Association member. GEA accredited engineers work to an industry code of conduct. Your assurance their skills and knowledge have been independently assessed. IS YOUR EQUIPMENT ENGINEER GEA ACCREDITED? Ask your engineer for his accreditation card ! The Upholders of Industry standards since 1945 The Garage Equipment Association www.gea.co.uk GEA ACCREDITED ENGINEER Name Company Discipline Exp Date ID Number XX123456 XX123456 XX123456 XX123456 XX123456 Formula One Autocentres appoints LKQ to support expansion Independent autocentre chain Formula One Autocentres has selected LKQ Euro Car Parts as a tier one supplier, with digital ordering and UK-wide parts supply supporting the business as it grows its UK footprint across Wales, the South West and North East. The new agreement represents a five-year extension to a decade-long partnership between the two companies, which will now run to 2030. Under the latest deal, Formula One Autocentre technicians will be supported with digital ordering, site-by-site-specific oils, remote diagnostics, and aircon coverage, adding to its existing access to LKQ’s 140,000-strong parts portfolio. The deal reaffirms LKQ Euro Car Parts’ position as tier one supplier to Formula One Autocentres across its 170 sites, following the recent acquisition of 35 ATS Euromaster branches. The deal follows LKQ’s six-year partnership extension as a first-line supplier of batteries, parts and paint to the AA, a four-year role as first-line supplier to IN’n’OUT Autocentres, and its appointment as a ‘tier one’ supplier to both the RAC’s Mobile Mechanics service and Approved Garages network. Commenting on the announcement, Kevan Wooden, CEO at LKQ UK & Ireland, said: “Extending our partnership with Formula One Autocentres for half a decade is a milestone for both businesses and a clear sign of the trust and confidence that’s been built over the past ten years. As Formula One Autocentres embarks on its next phase of growth, we are proud to play a part in that journey - supporting their expansion with the supply and tailored technical solutions they need to make operations even more efficient.” Jon Butcher, Managing Director at Formula One Autocentres, added: “Working with LKQ Euro Car Parts gives us more than just reliable supply – it gives us a partner that understands our business and shares our ambition to grow. “We’re looking forward to another five years alongside LKQ Euro Car Parts – a trusted strategic partner that shares our ambition to grow and deliver value for customers.”
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