ROI SMR Brochure Aug-Oct 2023

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An aging and changing car parc. What does this mean for your workshop? Statistics from the SMMT show that used car market is starting to grow again after a number of years in decline Great news for independent workshops, as this growth will ultimately see more vehicles into your workshops However are you ready for the change in vehicle type is the question? With more EV and Hybrid vehicles changing hands in the used car market, is your workshop equipped to take advantage of this increasing trend?

Training your staff - EV and Hybrid Don’t get left behind when it comes to servicing and repairing hybrid and electric vehicles (EV) 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 There is no doubt that hybrid and EV’s will become the vehicle of choice over the coming years and beyond Through LKQ Academy we can offer training packages that can get your technicians up to speed with EV and Hybrid With courses at a little over

each, your technicians can get all the latest information and practical skills to be able to maintain, replace and diagnose problems that arise with these types of vehicles

Adapting your workshop Charging points, the correct safety equipment, lifting equipment that can take the weight of these heavier vehicles are all required to operate safely If you are considering upgrading your workshop to service this new business, then talk to our experts in the Workshop Solutions team who can help and guide you through the process as you take your business to the next level Find out more

EV & Hybrid ready Hybrid and electric vehicles are at the forefront of many car manufacturers’ agendas • Nissan recently announced their £1billion investment into a new battery factory which has the potential to produce batteries for 100,000 electric vehicles each year • Volvo has committed to making its entire model line-up fully electric by 2030 • Ford promised that 100% of their passenger vehicle range in Europe will be zero emissions, all-electric or plug-in hybrid by 2026 and will be completely all-electric by 2030 • The car parc will continue to change with new marques from the Far East soon to be on the road, these cars may ‘simply retail’ not be supported by dealer group technicians That is a lot of potential custom for your garage but are your technicians trained to deal with this technology?

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