KWIK-FIT

Every Kwik Fit centre across the UK now offers a complete air conditioning recharge service, operated on a drive-in basis. The process can also include a system de-bug to clear bacterial build up from within the system, which will remove any unpleasant odours.Kwik Fit is the country’s largest chain of car servicing specialists and VOSA-approved MoT testing centres. Furthermore, for motorists interested in proactively maintaining their vehicles between services intervals, Kwik Fit now offers a new Oil Service; available at most centres across the country.

In June 1999, The Ford Motor Company acquired the Kwik Fit Group for more than $1billion. A decision by Ford to concentrate on its core business led to the sale of Kwik Fit to CVC Capital Partners in 2002. CVC Capital Partners are a leading private equity provider in the UK and Continental Europe.Kwik Fit has received more than 50 business and customer service awards. These have included the Institute of Transport Management’s Millennium Award for service to the transport industry, the National Insurance Age Award for the Best Insurance Company in the UK for Customer Service, The Daily Telegraph Award for Customer Service and the BT Special Award for the best use of telemarketing in providing customer care. Most recently, Kwik Fit was voted ‘Best Fast Fit’ company for the 11th year in succession in the 2004 Fleet Excellence Awards.