United Aftermarket Network
UAN continues to develop rapidly as a buying group in the automotive aftermarket, currently with over 180 car & commercial motor factors and over 250 branches across the UK affiliated to the group. By working closely with, and investing in the future of our affiliates through our value-added programmes, we help them to strengthen their position in a competitive market.
Over 180 motor factor affiliates across the UK
Part of the largest automotive parts company in the world
Over 250 motor factor branches across the UK
Comprehensive marketing support for our affiliates
Alliance Automotive Group and GPC
UAN is part of Alliance Automotive Group; one of the largest distributor of vehicle parts and the provider of technical knowledge to more than 25,000 car & commercial vehicle repairers, garages, fast fit outlets and body shops across Europe.
Join Us by becoming an Affiliate
We continuously invest in the future of our affiliates, providing them with unrivalled added value services designed to directly benefit their businesses.
About Us
Since being formed in 2004, UAN has grown to become one of the most recognisable names in the UK’s automotive aftermarket. Our team philosophy is to work closely with our affiliates to help develop and grow their businesses to remain strong for the future. Following our acquisition by Alliance Automotive Group from founders Andrew and Rachael Dickinson in 2015, we have benefitted from the combined buying power and additional resources from our parent company.
Key Benefits of becoming a UAN Affiliate
These are just some of the benefits that could be available to your business if you decide to join us as a UAN affiliate.
Purchasing & Invoicing
Our team work in conjunction with our affiliates to ensure that the right suppliers feature in each product group at the right price.
Business Services
We take the hassle out of invoicing and payments for our affiliates with our Central Invoicing Bureau, reducing the time they spend on administration.
Marketing
Our suppliers contribute up to 1% of our affiliates spend into their own Marketing Support Funds. This allows them to claim back the cost of marketing.
Branding & Business Advice
Our affiliates have the option to sign their customers up to United Garage Services, our new garage support programme.
GARAGE NETWORK
Find out more about the different garage networks that United Aftermarket Network operates. Approved Garages and AutoCare are for garages that repair and service passenger vehicles and TOP TRUCK is the network for commercial vehicles.
United Garage Services
Launched in 2017, United Garage Services is our exciting new garage support programme, with the aim of keeping garages at the forefront of new technological developments. With six days of free training a year, your business could be prepared for the changes that the aftermarket is likely to see in the future.
TOP TRUCK
TOP TRUCK is a repairer network for specialist commercial vehicle operators. TOP TRUCK is part of the international network TOP TRUCK International.