The leading supplier of parts, consumables and added value services to the UK’s independent automotive aftermarket has donated more than £37,000 to 78 local initiatives through its 280-strong branch network so far this year.

LKQ, the bodyshop industry’s leading and only complete service provider, has described 2024 to-date as ‘a year of deepening its partnerships’ with customers as it aims to better understand and deliver on their needs. 

LKQ, the bodyshop industry’s only complete service provider, has launched an industry-leading intelligent repair proposition designed to help bodyshops open new revenue streams and offer alternative repair solutions to customers. 

“We look forward to a new government bringing a fresh policy perspective in the interest of delivering a sustainable, prosperous future for the independent aftermarket.

The leading supplier of parts, consumables and added value services and solutions to the UK and Irish aftermarket has announced the launch of a community fund for the Garage Hive network.

LKQ has launched a new series of Collision Parts guides for bodyshops, with the first edition revealing its most popular requested parts for 21 of the UK’s favourite hybrids and EVs. 

A group of the aftermarket’s leading suppliers, repairers and trade bodies has co-signed a list of policy asks sent by LKQ UK & Ireland to the Secretary of State for Transport.

The UK’s leading provider of automotive training LKQ Academy, has launched a new training course on servicing hydrogen vehicles to help garages broaden their specialisms while futureproofing industry skills.

The Hydrogen Vehicle Safety Awareness Certification will provide learners with an essential understanding of safe practice, potential dangers and necessary precautions when servicing hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles.

LKQ Euro Car Parts and Messe Frankfurt have unveiled plans for the ‘Modern Garage’ stand at the upcoming UK Garage and Bodyshop Event (UKGBE), which will highlight how garage owners can adapt their technical capability and customer service provision in response to developing industry trends.