23rd February 2026: GSF Car Parts, the UK’s fastest-growing motor factor, has cut the ribbon on a brand new branch this morning in the Essex town of Basildon.

This is the third branch to be opened in 2026, with another eight sites scheduled to open between now and May.

A total of 12 full-time employees will work from the 7,342 square-foot branch, and six brand new vans will operate from the site. The branch will include office space, a retail area, and a warehouse.

Customers shopping online can enjoy the convenience of Click & Collect, with thousands of parts, tools and accessories eligible for same-day pickup.

Trade-only offers from day one:

Customers spending £50 or more will receive a £5 Greggs or Tesco voucher, available until 18th April. Also, get brake pads for just £5 when buying DriveTec discs until 21^st March.

Customers can also take advantage of a free barrel of oil with qualifying orders until 9th March. In addition, when a customer buys four filters on a single invoice, they will receive the cheapest filter free until 18^th April. This offer applies to all filter brands stocked by the branch, including DriveTec, MANN and FRAM.

Siobhan Graveling, Branch Manager at GSF Basildon, said: “I’ve spent 24 years in the industry, moving up from a sales advisor and BDM to leading the team here in Basildon. I’m very excited about the opportunity here in Basildon, the team is made up of the very best local talent I’ve worked with, and we’re ready to become the number one aftermarket supplier in the area.

“We have the team, the resources, and the GSF secret sauce to ensure we are successful. We are fully focussed on serving local businesses and motorists with great prices.”

Steve Horne, CEO at GSF Car Parts, added: “I’m very excited by the opportunity before us in Basildon. It will greatly strengthen the level of service we’re giving to local independent garages, and I can’t wait to see what the team here will achieve.”

To contact GSF Basildon, call 01268 500620.