Who are they?

Established in 1984, Autoclimate specialise in the installation and servicing of air conditioning systems.

Six years after becoming the largest installer in the UK, the growing popularity of vehicle air con systems meant Autoclimate could begin major expansions, launching a new range of air con service equipment, becoming the exclusive distributor in the UK for renowned manufacturer Robinair in the process.

Re-enforcing its reputation as an innovator, Autoclimate created an air con parts service for aftermarket customers in 2001, quickly followed by the introduction of cooling and lighting product ranges for the crash repair sector.

In 2002, the working relationship between the business and many of Europe's leading insurers led to the development of the UK's first Estimate Procurement System, produced Autoclimate's in-house IT team.

As a business, Autoclimate strive for unrivalled accuracy, process controls and stock holding, providing OEM quality parts at low prices with exceptional service and product range availability, now including lighting and bumpers.

Look too good to be true? Here’s a timeline to show the rapid expansion of the business:

  • 1984 - Autoclimate is formed to specialise in automotive air con installation and service, becoming the UK's largest installer

  • 1990 – the introduction of air con service equipment is made, becoming the sole UK distributor for Robinair, gaining approvals from 95% of VMs and market leadership

  • 1999 – the air con Membership programme is launched, attracting hundreds of IMT's, dealers, Fast-Fits and ARC's with a benefits programme supporting emerging specialists

  • 2001 - began distributing air con components to the UK aftermarket, going on to introduce insurer approved cooling and lighting ranges for the crash repair sector

  • 2002 - in-house IT and software department is established, creating the UK's first “estimate interception” software to automate supply to the UK networks of many leading insurers

  • 2006 - Autoclimate Ltd divisionalised, enabling better market focus

  • 2007 - the new distribution centre opens in Atcham, near Shrewsbury

  • 2008 – the new Head Office and Development Centre relocated to larger purpose-built premises

  • 2009 – the introduction of a parts division, adding LCV & HGV parts to the programme

  • 2009 - Autoclimate Access is launched

  • 2013 - LKQ Euro Car Parts (Euro Car Parts at the time) acquires Autoclimate

 

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