David Clarke said: "We aim to supply anything a garage or customer buys, and I've looked at various retail 'models', rather than other motor factors, to create the offering we have today. You need to look around to get those ideas."

With the collective experience the team has, Autosupplies ensures it only stocks tried and tested brands - ones with a solid track record, that have proved themselves over the years, and the team have used themselves and worked with extensively.

Those brands include Coopers, First Line, Gates, Mintex and NGK.

The brands stocked at Autosupplies are always being reviewed, to ensure it is abreast of the latest technology and developments.

David said: "We need to get our customers' full attention. I go out one day a week to meet the businesses we supply and to hear what they have to say, and I'm especially keen to find out if we have any weaknesses.

"It's important I keep my feet firmly on the ground, and to do that I'll also work on the phones on a regular basis. At the end of the day Autosupplies' customers give me ideas for the business," he added.