Many a Total BMW project car has received parts from the FAB Recycling empire, so we put a large spotlight on all 2.5 acres of its BMW components ...

It all started back in 1991, operating out of a single industrial unit in deepest Gloucestershire. Since the current Managing Director joined in 1994, it has flourished into the UK’s largest BMW salvage specialists, not to mention one of the most reputable.

FAB remained a partnership until the year 2000, at which time the company became limited and four key personnel took up positions as directors. Each had a wealth of experience in their key departments and this enabled FAB to develop further, moving to a 2.5-acre recycling facility in Cinderford, Gloucestershire in 200.

Filling this expanse are over 15,000 tested, cleaned and barcoded BMW parts, which all come with a minimum three-month warranty. FAB is a member of the UK Trade Association for Motor Vehicle Dismantlers and salvage industry (MVDA), along with the British Vehicle Salvage Federation (BVSF). It employs 19 members of staff who all handle the day-to-day running of the business, not to mention dismantling the various salvage cars that arrive through the gates.

The question is, what challenges does a company like this face in 2012? According to FAB, today’s motorist has more of a disposable attitude to their vehicles.  If their car is broken, it is time to get rid of it and buy a new one. While this doesn’t ring true for the average Total BMW reader, a large proportion of motorists are a far cry from the previous generation who would use initiative and a DIY approach to fixing a problem.

CONTACT

FAB Direct
Broadmoor Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2YL
Tel: 01594 827333
www.fabdirect.com 

To read more about FAB Direct see the March 2012 issue of Total BMW.

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