Five of the top 10 cars with the lowest inaugural MOT pass rates last year were electric – is a healthy repair business brewing?
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Mobile repairers: meet those blazing new trails within the repair sector
Growing cohort says it offers "a different level of visibility, transparency and trust"
Independent garages report 30% efficiency uptick thanks to AI
Workshops are using the flexibility gained to offer customers more slots – something that franchised dealers are struggling to match
Iran crisis puts the squeeze on vehicle lubricant supplies
Closure of the Strait of Hormuz means workshops are facing price hikes and possible shortages
Investigation: Mileage blockers pose threat to government's EV tax
Treasury scrambles to mitigate against odometer tampering after CAT reveals blocking devices are easy to buy and fit
Remanufacturing offers “stability” as supply chain fears grow
Fears over impact on automotive supply chains if Iran hostilities drag on give greater importance to remanufacturing, says CAT Awards winner
"Career for life" goal for new Laser Tools Future50 initiative
Tool provider celebrates 50th birthday with initiative to bring new talent into the industry
Old dog, new tricks: Is an ageing car fleet good news for garages?
More than half of vehicles on UK roads are now 10 years old or more
Maintain right to vehicle data access beyond 2030 or face costly "Wild West"
Aftermarket must make sure the relevant access to vehicle data continues to be enshrined in law if it is to thrive beyond 2030
DIY in decline as 76% of motorists struggle with basic maintenance
The sight of motorists tinkering with their toolkits is becoming a thing of the past