vehicle servicing

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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 […]

Service costs set to soar

With up to a quarter of drivers either delaying routine vehicle maintenance or not carrying it out at all due to rising costs, driving experts at Scrap Car Comparison has […]

Knowledge Base celebrates five-year anniversary

The Motor Ombudsman is celebrating five years of its online Knowledge Base. The service, which has grown to 11 different categories addressing key stages of the vehicle purchase and ownership […]

Drivers cut costs by missing services

New research has revealed that one third of drivers have missed an essential vehicle service as a result of the cost-of-living crisis. According to Volkswagen Financial Services, 43% of 18–34-year-olds […]

SMR risks rise as car parc ages

Servicing, maintenance and repair (SMR) issues are likely to plague fleet managers and businesses throughout 2023 thanks to a “perfect storm” of ageing vehicles and grey fleet maintenance spend avoidance. […]

Digitalisation can enhance dealer revenues

New research that dealers are missing out on aftersales revenues by not offering customers access to an online booking service. According to CitNOW, just 27 of the 100 leading dealers […]

BookMyGarage launches mobile mechanic service

BookMyGarage has announced the addition of mobile mechanics to its service offering after its latest study revealed that 68% of customers would consider making the most of a mobile workforce. […]

Volta Trucks announces new London hub

Volta Trucks has announced that its first ‘Volta Trucks Hub’ in the UK will be established in London. The new site will serve Volta’s electric trucks in the capital from […]

Government urged to shelve MOT changes

The automotive industry has united in its condemnation of any possible changes in frequency to the MOT test. The UK government is looking at relaxing the MOT test frequency from […]

New digital service supports vehicle maintenance

DS Automobiles has introduced the DS Digital Service Record, a fully digital service and maintenance record that gives owners instant access to their vehicle’s service history via an app. The […]