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 air con coverage, adding to its existing access to LKQ’s 140,000-strong part 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. Family owned since its founding in 1969, the business now plans to provide its full range of services at an affordable price to an even greater number of UK customers.

The deal is the latest in a spate of high-profile contract wins and renewals for LKQ Euro Car Parts, following its six-year partnership extension as a first-line supplier of batteries, parts and paint to the AA, a new four-year role as first-line supplier to IN’n’OUT Autocentres, as well as its appointment as a 'tier one' supplier to both the RAC's Mobile Mechanics service and Approved Garages network.

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. 

"Whether it’s a nationwide chain or a single-site independent, every workshop deserves the same access to the parts, tools and expertise that keep them moving. At LKQ Euro Car Parts, we’re proud to deliver that support – combining unrivalled availability and advanced logistics with the tailored solutions that help garages of every size succeed today, and prepare for tomorrow." 

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. Their scale, expertise and innovation mean our teams can serve customers more efficiently, while giving us the confidence to expand into new regions with the right support behind us.

“Partnerships like these give us the stability and confidence to continue building our business. 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.”