Garage support programme
United we stand United Garage Services is a new and exciting garage support programme available exclusively from your local UAN parts distributor. Through core benefits including branding, IT support, training and marketing activity, United Garage Services is the comprehensive support solution for the Independent garage.
UAN Ltd, Pacific House, Relay Point Tamworth, B77 5PA Tel: 0121 323 4165 www.unitedaftermarket.net
With an eye-catching brand image, United Garage Services is designed to support quality, independent garages with all aspects of their business. From an annual training programme hosted by some of the industry’s leading training providers, ensuring members can always work on the latest vehicles, to innovative IT software to help the garage run as efficiently as possible. Helping members provide a better quality, and more efficient service to their existing customers is just the start, United Garage Services generate new customers for its network members via the ApprovedGarages.co.uk, the lead generating website of over 740 garages across the UK. An established and industry leading work generation website, Approved Garages provides all United Garage Service members with a strong online presence helping them maximise online and social media opportunities and drive online business into their workshop. UAN Ltd is part of the Alliance Automotive Group, which operates throughout Europe and has been instrumental in creating some of the most successful garage networks, with over 6000 members. With this backing, United Garage Services provides the support of a wider organisation, whilst maintaining the network members independence throughout.
United Garage Services branding
Membership of ApprovedGarages.co.uk the online lead generating website
Take advantage of six days technical training every year
Win and retain good customers with marketing support
Ensure your business runs smoothly with our Software & IT
Benefit from huge business savings
Branding United Garages branded signage is included as part of the subscription. Every garage receives a promotional materials ‘starter pack’ plus industry leading rates on branded workwear.
Branding benefits are clear to see: • Transform your garage with impressive signage • Access to branded workwear, vehicle livery, promotional items and point of sale material • The eye-catching branding will help to attract new customers • Become part of a growing network of trusted independent garages across the UK
‘Garage Name’ main sign
Services sign; MOT, repairs, brakes, clutch etc Package includes; 1 x main ‘Garage Name’ sign, 1 x services sign and an opening times sign Additional signage and courtesy car wraps are available on request
Opening times sign
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Lead generation ApprovedGarages.co.uk is an online garage finder, designed to generate leads and telephone enquiries for your garage.
Benefits include: • Searchable by anyone using the web to find a local garage • Online booking form facility • UK call centre handles all unanswered calls outside normal working hours so you don’t miss a lead • Supported by comprehensive marketing activity including; Pay Per Click, sponsorships and social media outreach
In just four weeks we have received plenty of phone calls and booked in ten new jobs - over £2500 worth of new business.
Anthony Jhally AAK Auto Services
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Quality training Training technicians to the highest standard through quality courses, helping garages stay ahead of the competition. IMI accredited technical training modules on over 50 topics including diesel, engine management and hybrid, are available at 46 regional locations across the UK.
6 days technical training per year included in your subscription The technical and commercial training programme is supported by unlimited access to our technical helpline
46
Training venue locations across the UK & N.I.
Seventy six
Training courses available, including; pico, hybrid & turbo charge systems
Marketing support You need to retain good customers and attract new ones - the United Garages programme helps you do this and more. Take full advantage of effective marketing and promotions to tell people who you are and what you do.
What’s included? • Central marketing function providing promotions and support material • Free subscription to ApprovedGarages.co.uk for online lead generation • Branded point of sale items • Freepost customer feedback forms, which we’ll input to your garage review page on the Approved Garages website
Software & IT Software and IT solutions that ensure your business runs efficiently and smoothly whilst helping to maximise productivity and minimise down time. We offer MAM Autowork Online: A simple, affordable cloud-based garage management application Maintains customer service records Generates quotations, job cards and invoices Online ordering and enquiries via a compatible MAM distributor system Parts catalogue with VRM
MOT and service reminder letters *Additional costs may be incurred for any add-ons
Business service savings United Garage Services is a garage programme operated by UAN, part of the largest UK trading group of independent parts distributors. Thanks to group buying power we offer garages excellent savings on everything from utilities to waste oil disposal, credit and debit card terminals to insurance. Garages can benefit from at least 10% saving on insurance alone!
Tel: 01274 470258 Email: support@unitedgarageservices.co.uk