Arnold Clark Autoparts increases availability of key products amid oil supply pressures and global disruption
As the industry continues to face renewed supply chain pressures, Arnold Clark Autoparts has taken proactive steps to support its customers by increasing availability across key product lines, including oils and lubricants.
Recent industry updates from the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) have highlighted the growing impact of global conflicts and wider shipping disruption on the sector, with the conflict in the Middle East, fuel surcharges and longer lead times all contributing to ongoing volatility across the supply chain.
Mark Field, Chief Executive at the IAAF, commented: “We’re seeing factors across the sector increasing their parts availability as lead times become longer to maintain trust and minimise disruption for garages and motorists alike.”
In response to these market conditions, Arnold Clark Autoparts has increased stock availability across a number of fast-moving and essential service products, ensuring customers continue to have reliable access to the oils, lubricants, and workshop consumables they need.
This proactive approach reflects the wider industry focus on resilience and communication, with suppliers and distributors working closely together to navigate extended lead times and short-term price pressures.
Craig McCracken, Group Factor Manager at Arnold Clark Autoparts commented: “By strengthening stock levels and closely monitoring demand trends across the branch network, we are well positioned to support workshops and trade customers through the current challenges. Our teams continue to work closely with suppliers to anticipate demand and maintain strong availability on key lines.”
McCracken added: “While wider industry pressures remain, our priority is clear: to keep customers supplied, informed and moving. As the aftermarket once again demonstrates its resilience in the face of global disruption, Arnold Clark Autoparts remains committed to delivering the service, communication and product availability our customers rely on every day.”