Europcar plays its role in tackling industry parts supply backlog with SYNETIQ green parts

• SYNETIQ and Europcar develop agile approach to parts back-order issues, as vehicle repairers feel the pressure
• Green parts solution recently helped Europcar avoid a proposed delay of over 190 days, helping customers get back on the road
• Europcar has reported reduced CO2 emissions by 163,583.18kg since it started working with SYNETIQ

DONCASTER, UK – 8th July 2022 – SYNETIQ, an IAA company (NYSE: IAA), has shared the success of its green parts supply relationship with Europcar Mobility Group UK, as industry parts supply chain uncertainty continues.

Complex parts manufacturer supply issues mean an increasing number of vehicles awaiting repair, with some items on backorder for over six months.

With vehicle fleet operators dealing with significant delays, SYNETIQ suggests green parts could provide the answer. For leading mobility company Europcar the results have been transformational, with a recent green parts solution negating a total repair turnaround of more than 190 days.

SYNETIQ is now encouraging more fleet operators to implement an agile approach to parts supply issues. The organisation says it is pleased to be supporting Europcar through a challenging period for the industry, noting the key environmental benefits that can also be achieved using green parts.

Since it began working with SYNETIQ in 2019, Europcar stated they have avoided 163,583.18kg CO2 by using green parts for vehicle fleet repairs.

Europcar, which currently operates a fleet of more than 30,000 cars and 10,000 vans in the UK, says it is delighted with the results so far. “Our relationship with SYNETIQ delivers important advantages for our business and our customers,” confirmed Ron Santiago, Managing Director, Europcar Mobility Group UK. “Being able to address some of the delays caused by the global vehicle parts supply issues is a clear benefit, as well as the significant reduction in costs and CO2 by using green parts.”

“Parts backorder complications have caused havoc for our vehicle repair clients,” says Sarah Hirst, Client and Green Parts Director at SYNETIQ. “For large fleets, it is imperative that repairs are dealt with as swiftly as possible to allow vehicles to get back on the road. The recent Europcar solution is one example of how green parts can be demonstrably effective in vehicle repair – reducing CO2 emissions, repair cost and vehicle-off-road time.”

About SYNETIQ

SYNETIQ, an IAA, Inc. company (NYSE: IAA), is the largest integrated salvage, dismantling and vehicle recycling company in the UK, formed to become the most innovative and trusted business in the industry.  An integrated, data driven and innovative business, SYNETIQ has led the way in raising industry standards and continually innovates ways of working, to deliver great value, ensure complete compliance and a positive experience.

SYNETIQ provides a number of business solutions including salvage and auction, green parts, mechanical solutions and is proud to have major household names in its portfolio, including insurers, accident management companies, fleets, police forces, logistics companies, vehicle repair body shops, and remanufacturers.  With cutting edge data and software solutions, multiple sites, a specialist vehicle recovery fleet and over 540 dedicated UK-based employees, customers and clients trust SYNETIQ to create bespoke solutions to deliver the maximum benefit for their business. Its primary goal is to understand client and customer needs, delivering the right solution, first time.

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