KWIK-Fit Fleet is to expand its core fast-fit and mobile operations through the launch of new services and products following a strategic review.

New owner CVC Capital Partners has restructured the company in the four months following its acquisition of the fast-fit giant in November 2002.

Stop'n' Steer and Nationwide Auto Services have been sold, while FTM Tyrefit was closed and its business and call centre activities incorporated into Kwik-Fit Fleet. Now the company says the time is right for expansion.

The move will see it focus on fast-fit through the 950-strong UK centre network and 480 mobile units in the UK and Europe. The group will 'tidy up' the network, with acquisitions and disposals expected to affect about 200 sites throughout the country. CVC Capital Partners has also announced that it will be offering staff the chance to invest in the business by buying 'investment units', which will earn a financial return on any future sale of the company.

As part of its bid for expansion, Kwik-Fit Fleet has also teamed up with Lloyds TSB autolease to pilot a new mobile fleet servicing and repair operation.

The leasing firm will offer Kwik-Fit's Hometune service through its ServiceTrak operation. Mercedes-Benz has also clinched a contract to supply Kwik-Fit Mobile with 10 Sprinter vans in a deal which forms part of Kwik-Fit's investment plan.