Fix Auto UK partners invest upwards of £7.5m
Fix Auto UK has revealed that franchise partners are investing upwards of £7.5m in upgrades this year.
The funding is supporting improved and expanded facilities, new equipment and tooling to increase capabilities, as well as skills development.
The announcement comes on the back of another year of growth within the network and underlines the confidence franchise partners have in higher volumes and profits.
Among the investments, two partners – Fix Auto Colchester and Fix Auto North Brighton – have bought secondary sites, two have committing more than £1m in new facilities to replace their existing repair centres, and three are spending upwards of £500,000 in either additional workspace or redesigns to improve efficiencies.
On top of this, there is widespread expenditure on electric vehicle and ADAS technology, diagnostics, recruitment and training, and sustainable solutions.
Raising the bar
Ian Pugh, managing director of the Advantage Group of Companies, which Fix Auto UK falls within, said: “While much of the industry is under pressure from declining repair volumes, many of our franchise partners are choosing to invest not just for today, but for the long term.
“This isn’t simply about surviving challenges, it’s about raising the bar. Our franchise partners are entrepreneurs at heart; they don’t settle for the status quo. They’re constantly seeking new opportunities to enhance efficiency and deliver industry-leading customer service.
“The confidence we see across the group is not only inspiring but also a clear sign that Fix Auto UK continues to set the standard for quality, capability, and customer commitment in our sector.”
