D & A Factors Ltd

D & A Factors Ltd D & A Motor Factors Ltd sells car parts to local garages and drop in customers. We have 5 branches located in Dundee, Perth, Forfar, Montrose & Glenrothes.

Welcome to the D&A Motor Factors website; we are north east Scotland's leading distributor for automotive vehicle parts and accessories. We are the family run motor factor business who deliver a fast, friendly and competitive service to all our customers. D&A Motor Factors have been established for nearly 30 years, opening our doors for the first time in 1974, in Dundee (our Head Office) first, th

en Forfar, Montrose, Perth and then Glenrothes. We will be shortly be opening our sixth branch in Arbroath, home of the world famous Smokie. We stock all the market leading parts brands including Blue Print, KYB, Fram, NGK, Valeo, Gates and many more. We work with these companies to bring a first class service to our customers, delivering the correct parts at the correct price in the correct time frame. Contact D&A Motor Factors today! Dundee - 01382 228 202
Perth - 01738 636 409
Forfar - 01307 464 914
Montrose - 01674 676 260
Glenrothes - 01592 770 180

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β€œA size comparison between the and a modern cruise ship.

When Titanic was constructed, it represented an impressive feat for its time and held the distinction of being the largest ship in the world. Accommodating a total of 3,353 passengers, including 900 crew members, Titanic was renowned for its size. However, if we compare it to present-day cruise ships, we can observe some notable differences.

Titanic had a length of 882 feet, whereas the current "Wonder of the Seas" cruise ship measures 1,187 feet, making it approximately 35% longer than Titanic. Furthermore, it boasts a passenger capacity of up to 8,000 individuals. It is important to note, though, that the Wonder of the Seas is considerably larger than the majority of modern cruise ships. In terms of length, Titanic is comparable to many of today's cruise ships. However, it falls short when it comes to width and height.

The width of Titanic, from one side to the other, measured 92.5 feet. In contrast, modern cruise ships typically have a width of around 120 feet, making them approximately 22% larger than Titanic in this dimension. Additionally, Titanic had a height of nearly 104 feet and consisted of only 9 passenger decks. In comparison, contemporary cruise ships are approximately 190 feet tall, on average, and feature 12-14 passenger decks, effectively doubling the size of Titanic in terms of height.

In summary, while Titanic was an impressive ship for its time, today's cruise ships, exemplified by the "Wonder of the Seas," have surpassed it in size. These modern vessels are longer, wider, and taller, accommodating a significantly larger number of passengers across more decks.”

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Address

2-4 West Hendersons Wynd
Dundee
DD15BT

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

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