Garage Support Newsletter 5 UK LKQ ECP

Pack your bags, everyone is going on staycation! Lower demand in MOTs doesn’t need to mean a dip in profitability. We want to help you encourage motorists into your garage and get more vehicles onto your ramps to increase revenue.

Staycation ready!

With the list of countries the UK can travel to still very restricted, it isn’t surprising the demand for UK staycations and road trips are increasing as we ease out of lockdown.

Have you thought about offering a free health check to your customers? Most of these cars have been sitting on driveways, roads or in garages for prolonged periods over the last year and who knows what issues they’re harbouring. By offering extra checks and making sure cars are ‘staycation’ ready will be essential in the coming months to get customers back to normal.

Why offer free health checks? A free health check helps customers make sure their vehicle is safe whilst also providing potential revenue to garages from any urgent repairs or maintenance that are identified during the process. The best part is it only takes around 15-20 minutes to complete, so doesn’t eat too much into your working day, and can be easily added to jobs you already have booked in.

Why your customers should have a vehicle health check: ■ Make sure air con is working efficiently ■ Ensure fluid levels are at safe levels ■ Check wipers have clean visibility ■ Test batteries for potential issues ■ Ensure tyres are legal ■ Peace of mind that their vehicle is fit for purpose and won’t let them down before the trip has even started.

How do I set up a health check service? We’ve created a handy business toolkit that includes posters, website and social media banners, flyers and more, to help you promote a free vehicle health checks.

Download the complete toolkit on OmniHub

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