North East motor retailer Vertu has snapped up an online wiper blade business based in the West Midlands as part of moves to add new services and revenue streams to the business.
The Team Valley based business, which has a network of 160 sales and aftersales outlets under the Bristol Street Motors, Vertu Motors and Macklin Motors banners, has acquired Wiper Blades Ltd, based in Kidderminster for a cash consideration of £3.5m.
Wiper Blades is a leading e-commerce business specialising in the online sale of car wiper blades and other associated products through operating websites.