The Motor Ombudsman has expanded the coverage of its Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair to include mobile mechanics, tyre fitters, and smart repairers. The comprehensive Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI)-approved Code was unveiled 15 years ago on 23 May 2008 with the principal aims of driving up standards in the service and repair sector, and reducing the level of … [Read more...]
EV crash repairs & costs to be assessed
Risk intelligence specialist Thatcham Research will lead a funded project focused on Electric Vehicle collision repair and salvage processes and their impact on insurance claims and their associated costs. EVs are set to play a central role in achieving the Government’s 2050 net zero target. However, with the repair and insurance process for an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicle … [Read more...]
Mechanics and testers’ shortages hitting motor trade
A Motor Ombudsman poll of garages and workshops accredited to the body’s Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair, has revealed that recruiting a sufficient number of mechanics and MOT testers to meet consumer demand was the most significant concern for 67% of respondents when questioned about the main challenges encountered during 2021. The research conducted by the … [Read more...]
Training skills risk ev boom going flat
As EV adoption accelerates a shortfall of 35,700 technicians is predicted from 2026 if retraining isn’t urgently addressed. According to new analysis from the Institute of the Motor Industry, 90,000 automotive technicians will be required to provide sufficient workforce to service the volume of zero emissions vehicles predicted to be on UK roads by 2030 - the government’s Road to Zero … [Read more...]
85% of Welsh drivers don’t trust mechanics
If you have you ever walked into the garage feeling you are about to get overcharged for car parts that you don’t need, you are not alone. With nearly 28 million cars going to the garage for MOT tests each year, new research by Confused.com reveals drivers in Wales distrust the experts responsible for fixing their cars. In fact, car mechanics have been ranked one of Britain’s least trusted … [Read more...]