June 2008 - Cheaper bodywork parts thanks to the partnership between GMF, MAAF, MMA and CORA Automobile
Paris, the 10th June 2008The partnership signed between the leading independent French bodywork parts distributor and the accident management association of GMF, MAAF and MMA was put into place at the beginning of June. Its implementation will be staggered up to next December. Within this framework, Covéa AIS recommends that its network of 1,700 approved repairers order bodywork parts from CORA Automobile, and by doing so, gives them the opportunity to obtain these parts under exclusive pricing conditions. "Benchmarks" at the service of repairers An Autodistribution subsidiary, CORA Automobile is recognised for its 40 years of experience in its field. It is capable of handling the ordering of a multi-make range of products from the network's repairers and offers next day delivery. "From our Lyon base of 23,000 m² and assisted by our 510 distributor sales points, we can guarantee local service in tune with the market's requirements" explains Auguste Amieux, General Director of Cora Automobile. "The purchasing of parts represents 47% of the cost of repairing a body. Covéa AIS demonstrates once again its desire to keep up with the competition on the market as regards keeping costs down" notes Michel Gougnard, General Director of Covéa AIS. Recap on Covéa AIS (Assistance Indemnisation Services) An accident management entity of Covéa (GMF, MAAF, MMA), Covéa AIS offers its services to more than 1 in 4 French households in the automotive field. In 2007, nearly 2 million accidents were handled by the company. Recap on CORA Automobile (subsidiary of the Autodistribution Group) A subsidiary of the Autodistribution Group and leading independent bodywork parts distributor, CORA has a staff of 120 with 1,200 deliveries per day for 10,000 customers. The annual turnover for 2007 rose to 27 million euros. The Autodistribution Group in summary The Autodistribution Group is the French and European leader in the independent distribution of car and heavy goods vehicle parts. Alongside its distribution activities, the Autodistribution Group is also the number one independent car and HGV repairer via its brands Garage AD and Garage AD Expert, AutoPrimo, Staff Auto, Auto Service AD, Carrosserie AD, Centre Technique Automobile and HGV repairer with its AD PL Garages and Outlets. The Autodistribution Group was established in 1962, employs a staff of 5,500 and is projected a turnover of 1.5 billion euros in 2006 (including independent distributors). The company has a presence in Poland via its subsidiary AD Polska, and holds minority interests in the Netherlands Italy and Morocco. Covéa AIS Press contact : Amélie Bourreau- Tel : 01 53 10 65 12 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Cette adresse email est protégée contre les robots des spammeurs, vous devez activer Javascript pour la voir. Autodistribution press contact: Nathalie Dunoir Tel: 00 33 4 91 19 16 16 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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