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 […]
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Repair complaints to Motor Ombudsman up nearly a third
The Motor Ombudsman’s dispute resolution service received more service and repair complaints from customers in the third quarter of the year than ever before. From 1 July to 30 September […]
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 […]
Motor Ombudsman receives record high repair complaints
The Motor Ombudsman received more service and repair cases than ever before in the first quarter of the year. It recorded 1,604 new cases from January to March, which equates […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fleet downtime up for 92% of BVRLA members
Declining parts availability has led to increases in replacement prices and off-road time for fleets, according to BVRLA’s half-year Industry Outlook Survey. The survey found that 92% of BVRLA respondents […]
