The 74-year-old owner of the Veale Auto Parts business in Western Australia says he has held talks with three separate companies, including Metcash and Burson Group, about a potential sale of his business, but he’s not sure if he wants to part with it.

Veale Auto Parts runs 16 outlets in Perth and Bunbury and has a long history in WA. Owner Terry Veale says he has been pursued by three different groups at various stages over the past two years as they seek to expand their national coverage in the automotive parts aftermarket segment.