repairs

Digital aftersales department to support dealerships

A new digital aftersales department has been launched by technology firm MAD Devs to support dealerships. The new module, which is part of the company’s cloud-based iStoreDOCS document management system, […]

Report reveals revenue opportunities for bodyshops

A new report has urged bodyshops to capitalise on electric vehicle repairs and digital tools to increase revenues and maximise profits. The report, published by FixMyCar, is based on data […]

UK’s most dangerous areas to drive revealed

The most dangerous areas to drive outside of London have been revealed in new research. According to a new study by Vignette Switzerland based on historical data from Department for Transport, […]

Revive! Southport celebrates one-year anniversary

Revive! Southport is celebrating its one-year anniversary, with owner Andrew Hood saying the decision to set up his own franchise has changed his life. After nearly two decades in car […]

Vehicle damage goes unrepaired by 12% of drivers

Analysis of vehicle repair data has revealed that 12% of drivers don’t bother fixing their damaged cars, with a further 11% reporting a negative experience when they did. According to […]

epyx unveils new national network

Specialist in ecommerce solutions for the automotive industry epyx has created a new network of repairers to provide warranty providers with access to a national coverage of workshops. The network […]

A Bumper start to the year

Bumper announced that it had helped fund £500m worth of repairs in the UK by April, and aims to add another £460m to the total by the end of the […]

Drivers hit with £1.48bn pothole bill

A new report has exposed the cost to motorists of the poor quality of UK roads. According to Kwik Fit’s PIT Report, which tracks the impact of potholes, drivers had […]

DIY drivers risk MOT failures

New research has found that the cost-of-living crisis is driving many motorists to delay car repairs or carry them out themselves rather than paying for a professional. According to eBay […]

Skills crisis is to worsen for small businesses, think tank warns

Cash-strapped drivers opt for DIY repairs

More and more drivers are carrying out car repairs themselves to save costs. According to a new survey of more than 4,500 car owners from WhoCanFixMyCar, 36% of UK drivers […]