Vauxhall, owned by France’s PSA Group, is understood to be stockpiling parts but it is limited to days, not weeks of parts because of a lack of warehouse space. The firm has also asked smaller suppliers to stockpile.

Vauxhall will shut down its Luton factory temporarily in March as it adjusts production lines for its new Vivaro van. Brexit is not thought to be the primary reason for the closure.

Vauxhall, owned by France’s PSA Group, is understood to be stockpiling parts but it is limited to days, not weeks of parts because of a lack of warehouse space. The firm has also asked smaller suppliers to stockpile.

Vauxhall will shut down its Luton factory temporarily in March as it adjusts production lines for its new Vivaro van. Brexit is not thought to be the primary reason for the closure.