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.

LKQ Euro Car Parts is supporting garages as they prepare to meet customers’ air conditioning servicing needs this summer, with training through LKQ Academy and new deals on equipment. 

LKQ Academy, the UK’s largest automotive training provider, has launched its first bodyshop-dedicated proposition introducing 12 new courses designed to upskill bodyshop professionals. 

Digraph – the UK’s leading distributor of heavy goods vehicle (HGV), bus and coach parts – has announced plans to expand its product range and bolster its logistics capability following a successful first 12 months as part of LKQ UK & Ireland.

Leading motor factor LKQ Euro Car Parts has become the ‘tier one’ supplier of car parts to more than 150 RAC Mobile Mechanics across the UK, as part of a major new deal agreed with national driving services and roadside assistance giant RAC. 

LKQ UK & Ireland has successfully installed nearly 6,500 solar panels on the roof of its central logistics hub, as it progresses towards LKQ Corporation’s global goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.