Member Login Member Directory About Us Our Group Join Us Events News Careers Contact Us Our History 1974 Factoring Services Group Founded The Factoring Services Group (FSG) was founded by Arnold Parker, this was the start of the buying group that later became GROUPAUTO UK & Ireland Ltd. 1997 AAG Enters The UK Alliance Automotive Group (AAG), entered the United Kingdom when they acquired the Factoring Services Group. 2002 AutoCare Network Launched The AutoCare garage network programme was launched in the UK as part of the International network, EUROGARAGE. 2002 AutoCare Network Launched The AutoCare garage network programme was launched in the UK as part of the International network, EUROGARAGE. 2011 G-Logix Central Distribution Centre Opens GROUPAUTO introduced a central Distribution Centre formerly known as G-Logix. In 2016 this moved from being for Light Vehicle (LV) products to a dedicated Commercial Vehicles (CV) product Distribution Centre called CV Logix. 2011 TOP TRUCK Formed GROUPAUTO’s commercial vehicle network TOP TRUCK was formed. 2013 ApprovedGarages.co.uk Launched Our website approvedgarages.co.uk was launched as a lead generating website for our garage network. 2016 AAG Acquired Lookers Parts Division AAG acquired Lookers Parts Division which includes the companies FPS, Apec Braking & BTN Turbo. 2016 CV Logix Central Distribution Centre Opens The CV Logix distribution centre, a dedicated Commercial Vehicles (CV) product Distribution Centre based in Bradford, opens. 2017 GPC Acquires AAG In 2017, Alliance Automotive Group was acquired by the Genuine Parts Company (GPC). The combination of these businesses has created the largest automotive aftermarket company in the world. 2018 AAG Acquires Platinum International AAG acquires Platinum International, the largest independent battery and lubricant distributor in UK. Change Settings Cookie Settings By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyse site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Change settings Accept All Cookies Learn how we use cookies Further Links Privacy Policy Complaints Procedure Gender Pay Gap Statement Modern Slavery Statement Headquarters Roydsdale House Roydsdale Way Bradford BD4 6SE Contact Us 01274 654600 enquiries@groupauto.co.uk an Alliance Automotive company