200 jobs to go at car parts factory as firm blames Brexit and coronavirus Cathy Owen. More than 200 jobs at a car parts firm in south Wales face being axed partly due to Brexit and coronavirus, the company has said. TRUTH: Unless the UK reaches agreement with the EU, tariffs will increase. California to offer vaccines to all adults from mid-April. Currently an average car built in the UK uses 44% of UK parts … The BBC has reported that, under a temporary scheme, 87% of imports by value would be eligible for zero-tariff access, compared to the 80% of imports which are currently tariff free. The latest Brexit car industry news ... 'Consider the increase of cost of parts coming in, 2.5% to 4.5% duty on parts, plus the 10% tariff that goes on to the vehicle when it lands in Europe. Man charged with attempted murder after woman ‘attacked with axe’ in east London. UK automotive manufacturing is integrated into the European supply chain network with the majority of parts used to build cars here imported, thereby negating any cost advantage. Car parts will not attract an import tariff if the UK Leaves the EU under a ‘no deal’ scenario, scrutiny of a 1,477-page hard Brexit plan has revealed. ore than 200 jobs at a car parts firm in south Wales face being axed partly due to Brexit and coronavirus, the company has said. Brexit has delivered another blow to the struggling UK car industry after the EU rejected a crucial UK plan to avoid tariffs on exports. More than 200 jobs at a car parts firm in south Wales face being axed partly due to Brexit and coronavirus, the company has said. Kautex Textron, which has a … 1 hour ago. In the event of a no-deal Brexit on the new leave date of October 31, the UK would switch to World Trade Organisation rules, resulting in a 10.6% tariff on all finished cars and trucks. Brexit: EU car manufacturers already in talks about rejecting British-made parts, industry leader reveals. Kautex Textron, which has a plant in Ystrad Mynach near Caerphilly, South Wales, said it was discussing possible staff reductions with its workers as well as the potential closure of the site after 51 years in the town. A hard Brexit would put barriers up and force businesses to look inward, which could boost the UK parts industry. Kautex Textron, which has a plant in Ystrad Mynach near Caerphilly, South Wales, said it was discussing possible staff reductions with its workers as well as the potential closure of the site after 51 years in the town. MYTH 6: A ‘no deal’ Brexit will help reduce car prices and increase choice. To prevent disruption to supply chains, the UK has set the tariff on car parts imported from the EU at zero. Bentley hires jets to fly car parts to Britain during Brexit 12/2/2020. Britax offer a full line of car seats, strollers, travel systems, and accessories to protect your child while enjoying the adventures of life.