GSNL Hybrid and EV Special Edition 2022

Vehicles on the ro

Have you turned down servicing and repair work on hybrid and electric vehicles due lack of skills or tools? Don’t get left behind when it comes to servicing and repairing Hybrid and EV. Although internal combustion engine vehicles will be around for a few years yet, there is no doubt that hybrid and electric vehicles will become the vehicle of choice over the coming years and beyond. With government plans to cut emissions by stopping the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 and multiple car manufacturers such as Volvo and Ford committing to a 100% electric range by 2030, the change is inevitable. Even now, when you switch on the radio or pick up the paper, adverts tell you that roadside repair organisations, franchise dealers and fast fits technicians are hybrid and electric vehicle trained. This means that you could be missing out or losing your long established customers, if they have recently changed to a hybrid or EV and you can’t work them.

Did you know... According to AA Accident Assist, more than half of electric vehicle drivers (52%) say they are uncertain that their vehicle will be repaired safely if it’s involved in a collision. A survey of more than 13,500 drivers carried out by AA Accident Assist found that three fifths (62%) of drivers are most concerned with the cost of EV repairs. Half of drivers (49%) placed high importance on having specialist EV repairers carrying out mechanical repairs, while 45% say they would rank the availability of parts as important. A quarter (24%) considered the environmental factor of the safe disposal and recycling of the main driving battery as important to them. Note insurers will signpost their customers to workshops that are hybrid and EV ready.

A survey carried out by LKQ Euro Car Parts with garages and workshops revealed that the biggest challenges facing them in the next 2-3 years are:

Repair of hybrid and electric vehicles

Changes in the car parc due to the growth of electric vehicles

Skilled technicians

Investment in ADAS and diagnostic tools

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