Celebrating 20 years in the business of helping Rover and MG owners is Brendan Willcocks, whose official title of business manager at Xpart doesn’t even begin to cover his current workload – particularly when it comes to helping to prevent cars being written off.

Brendan plays a pivotal role in Xpart’s Close Call scheme, which offers reduced rates on parts for MG Rover cars that are in danger of being scrapped. Most insurance companies will declare the car a write-off if Brendan cannot find the necessary part within 24 hours, a challenge that he enjoys.

“It’s a passion and we share that with MG Rover owners,” says Brendan – owner of a Rover 600 and Rover 400 himself.

Brendan receives around 20 urgent enquiries a week and says he gets a real kick out of knowing that he’s helped prevent a Rover or MG being written-off. Any owners wishing to make use of Xpart’s Close Call scheme can call 0845 603 4451 or drop an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .