Activate Group has appointed Robert Deane as Managing Director of Activate Accident Repair and Activate Parts, strengthening the Group’s leadership team as it continues to develop its owned repair and parts divisions. Robert joins the business from Volvo UK, where he was Commercial Director, overseeing a network of 93 retail sites and leading aftersales, operations, […]
‘OE’ (Original Equipment) vehicle parts are components made by the original vehicle manufacturer. This includes cosmetic parts, like doors and bumpers, and mechanical components, like gearboxes, pistons, and drive-shafts. OE parts can either be purchased new from the manufacturer, or second-hand via green supply chains – using OE parts which have been recovered from end-of-life […]
Repairers are increasingly harnessing second-hand vehicle parts, often referred to as ‘green parts’, as an alternative to sourcing brand-new OE or aftermarket components. But how safe are they when compared with their off-the-shelf counterparts? Here we explore the safety implications of using second-hand parts in vehicle repair, as well as the potential benefits of doing […]
The motor repair industry is seeing a ‘green parts revolution’, as insurers, fleets, and repairers harness the benefits of second-hand supply chains. Here we discuss the perks of using green parts for both personal and commercial vehicle repair. What are ‘green parts’? ‘Green parts’ are second-hand OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts which have been reclaimed […]
Activate Group Ltd’s (AGL) network of approved vehicle repairers are showing their support for other key workers by offering fast-tracked services to NHS and fleet delivery drivers. The government included repair shops in its list of workplaces still permitted to remain open and operational during the coronavirus outbreak, provided they follow strict guidelines on social distancing and […]
