Will Rimell

Carrying on the Inside Line series, we move on from looking at a fleet favourite, the Ford Mondeo, and turn our attention to another model popular among company car owners, the BMW 3 Series

Technicians should be on the lookout for vehicles approaching 70,000 miles, according to a new report. Over half of vehicles reaching the 60 or 70,000 mile point are destined to break down, says Warranty Direct in its new reliability survey. In particular, savvy garages should be watching out for Toyota models, which take the longest time to repair with an average labour time of 2.81 hours.

Franchised dealerships are presenting the independent aftermarket with a golden opportunity, according to research by BTC. The findings from the automotive training and consultancy firm shows that dealerships miss out on 57 percent of servicing work, which is costing them an average of £35.45 revenue per job.

Employing staff isn’t as easy as some may have you believe, there is a lot for employers to consider constantly. From the recruitment process, through to dealing with wages and a tribunal dispute, it is a potential minefield.