Automotive glass repair and replacement provider Auto Windscreens has announced its acquisition of AA AutoWindshields, the AA’s automotive glazing business.
The deal will see AA AutoWindshields’ Preston offices and its 200 staff and technicians integrated with Auto Windscreens and, under a 10-year partnership arrangement, the AA will continue to use Auto Windscreens to deliver glass repair and replacement services for AA members; its business-to-business and insurance customers.
Chris Thornton, managing director of Auto Windscreens, said: “There are clear synergies for the two businesses.
“We place customer satisfaction at the heart of our business, reflecting the AA’s own customer ethos.
“This marks the beginning of a new and exciting chapter for Auto Windscreens and further reinforces our position as a leader in the industry.
“Through a continuing collaboration with the AA we will provide a full windscreen repair and replacement service to their customers and insurance policyholders.”
Auto Windscreens is owned by Trifords, part of the Markerstudy group of companies. It serves customers throughout the UK and across all sectors from managed fleet to insurance.
The company head office and dedicated contact centre is based in Chesterfield.
See the August 20 edition of Fleet News for more on this deal.
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Gareth has more than 20 years’ experience as a journalist having started his career in local newspapers in the 1990s. Prior to joining Fleet News in 2008, he worked in the public sector as a media advisor and is currently news editor at Fleet News.
Richard Brian green - 06/08/2015 10:09
I did work for autowindscreens for 15 yrs until I got laid off! I went to aa autowindscreens as a preferred option for me at the time! Seems like I've come home again! .... Looking forward to working hard as always and my loyalty will always be with who I work for!