Press Releases

Starter motor known to crank excessively due to poor electrical connection on Grande Punto 1.4 (2006-onwards). A fault on a Fiat model, triggered by a corroded earth point which results in poor starting, is causing premature failures, rotating electrics specialist, Autoelectro, has warned. The starter motor for the Grande Punto 1.4 (2006-onwards), because of the poor electrical connection, has been...

Bradford-based remanufacturer sticks to its three principles for more than 30 years: range, availability and quality. In a wide-ranging interview, Autoelectro Managing Director, Tony Bhogal, talks business matters at home and abroad, competition, challenges for the automotive aftermarket and the future. The perpetuating philosophy has ensured it continues to be an established force in the rotating electrics sector, a leader...

Autoelectro's Nick Hood talks seasonal sales for starter motors and alternators. Summer is usually the season when the rotating electrics sector takes a breather, but, according to Autoelectro UK Sales Manager, Nick Hood, seasonality is not as prominent as it once was. Without doubt, winter is our season; it stands to reason as more vehicle electronics are utilised during the...

Originally accredited in 1995, Autoelectro continues to flourish and impressed the assessors during a four-day exploration of its Bradford headquarters. Quoting from the report, ‘leadership is clearly demonstrated’ and ‘the business strategy is communicated throughout the company’. The standard was initially sought more than two decades ago, as Autoelectro wanted to carry out work for original equipment suppliers and original...

A degree of confusion still surrounds remanufacturing, and there are issues that have hampered its reputation – some new and a few that date back many years – including a simple definition of remanufacturing and how it differentiates from other product types: New: A component manufactured or assembled using no pre-used parts Reconditioned: A component returned to good condition by cleaning, patching or...

Autoelectro is pleased to release its new ‘behind the scenes’ video, filmed at its Bradford headquarters and remanufacturing facility, that illustrates the company’s journey to becoming the UK’s largest independent remanufacturer and supplier of starter motors and alternators. Within the two-and-a-half-minute video is a comprehensive guide to the remanufacturing process, from stripping down the old core all the way through...

Maybach 62 and Jag XJ-S 6.0 V12 alternator amoung latest requests from customers While Autoelectro stocks its fastest-moving part numbers to ensure rapid delivery, it will accept even the most obscure requests and, in the UK, customers usually receive their order the next working day. The Bradford-based remanufacturer is proud of its track record, fulfilling a 100 per cent order...

Autoelectro has continued to prove its pedigree as a ‘one-stop shop’ for all rotating electric enquiries with its latest new-to-range bulletin, covering Audi, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Jeep. The remanufacturer has once again proven its commitment to its customers with the latest expansion of parts available. The latest batch of parts are four alternators, the first of which, AEK3805...

A supply deal has been struck between Autoelectro and accessory parts retailer CAAR. The partnership will see the latter take advantage of Autoelectro’s extensive portfolio of remanufactured starter motors and alternators including its surcharge-free non-exchange (NEX) units. In addition, the former will be rolling out its recently-launched Active Inventory Management System (AIMS) to CAAR’s supplier base; allowing them to maximise their...