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FEATURES

Platinum Plus was the first range in the UK to cover body panels and bumpers under one brand; a genuine alternative for repairers that demand OE quality

with manufacturers proving their capacity to produce parts that match the quality of OE parts. Following material, dimensional, appearance and performance tests, each CAPA authorised part is uniquely numbered and protected with a traceable, tamper- proof seal. The result, CAPA says, is that you can be sure it will fit, perform, last and be as safe as the one it replaces. The other quality assurance bodies backing Platinum Plus run similarly detailed checks. For example, CZ’s process involves audits to the manufacturer covering the development of the part, the materials used, the manufacturing process and the storage and dispatch of products. Monitoring of quality standards through sampling of parts in the market generates additional confidence in the repair. NSF International says the aim of its certification programme is to close the supply chain gap between parts manufacturers and repair shops by addressing the key role played by parts distributors. It also certifies the performance of parts via specific protocols, for example, NSF P368 for reinforcing beams, P378 for exterior plastic and P379 for exterior sheet metal. To ensure ongoing compliance, it also invests in extensive in-market testing, including return rate monitoring and complaint investigations. Flagship brand Euro Car Parts has left no stone unturned to provide a truly world-class collision repair portfolio. With Platinum Plus as its flagship brand, the expertise of LKQ, and its unrivalled buying power and infrastructure, it is delivering bottom line benefits throughout the supply chain. Euro Car Parts is the UK’s leading distributor of car and LCV parts and specialises in three key markets – trade, retail and collision. For more information, please visit www.eurocarparts.com

Parts and paint As well as Platinum Plus, Euro Car Parts keeps unrivalled stocks of all the other repair parts bodyshops need. For example, it has the largest range of mirrors in the aftermarket, including complete units, housings, glasses, covers and bezels, and also the UK’s widest choice of paint and consumables. Holding a comprehensive range of OEM mechanical parts, including braking, steering and suspension, the company prides itself on having everything a bodyshop will need to repair any vehicle. Better still, its hub and branch structure means they’re often delivered within 30 minutes of an order being placed.

July 2017

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