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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

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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