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1st Choice Spares

1st Choice Spares - The largest parts location network in the UK


Established in 1991, we’re also the original ONLINE parts finders. Similar web sites come and go, some better than others, but if you’re looking to expand your marketplace, then 1st Choice Spares is certainly worth giving a try. Call Allison on 08718 753756.

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Contact 1st Choice Spares by email or telephone: 08718 753756
Address: 1st Choice Spares UK Ltd, 11 Brooks Meadow, Poringland, Norwich. NR14 7TP
If you supply a service or product to Authorised Treatment Facilities that are involved with depolluting and dismantling end of life vehicles and would like to appear in this listing then please contact us. If there isn't a particular category for your service, then we shall consider adding a new category.

Listings cost £130 per annum +vat for the first entry and £35+vat per entry for further listings under different classifications. For further details, please contact us by email or telephone us on 01544 267140.

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Latest stories

Getting hold of more motors
Many in the industry are suffering from a two fold problem; overpriced salvage making them uneconomic to break for spares and the other perennial problem, poor quality parts from ELVs. This has left the industry looking for new sources for suitable vehicles.
We must defend this part of our business
We mentioned a couple of issues ago the pressure we are under from new tyre manufacturers who would like to see used tyre sales banned. Training and certification is our route to maintaining this revenue source.
Extending your parts sales
Automotive recycling yards recently gathered at the Pinnacle Professional seminar to network and exchange ideas for improving the industry and their respective businesses.
Warranty for used parts
You are liable for costs and expenses of un-install, supply and re-install of parts for 6 months from date of purchase and you need to protect yourself.
New benefits for Bluecycle customers
In response to feedback from its annual customer survey, online auction specialist, Bluecycle, has introduced a number of new benefits for those trading in car salvage.
Independent study looks good for airbags
MVDA and BVSF recently announced that they had commissioned a joint independent research programme to look objectively at the re-use of airbag system components.
SEDA opens on-line shop
SEDA is well known to most of us, but we may not be ware of their on-line shop which opened recently
Getting the most for your CATs
We all handle big volumes of catalytic convertors these days and as ATFs and dismantlers, there are a number of routes we can go down to maximise the return on these high value items.

    

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