The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has set a deadline of Aug. 10 for its preliminary decision.

The deal, which was announced in February, is expected to help LKQ tap into Canada-based Uni-Select's strong presence in the aftermarket auto parts business.

The companies did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment.

($1 = 1.3329 Canadian dollars)

(Reporting by Sinchita Mitra in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)