‘Prioritise EV provision in 2023’ says Eurorepar Car Service

• Eurorepar Car Service encourages local garages to consider their electric vehicle (EV) offering this year

• Data from GiPA suggests that 44% of garages are unable to service EVs

• Businesses risk missing out on a growing revenue stream and building customer loyalty

Eurorepar Car Service is calling on independent garages to make 2023 the year of the electric vehicle (EV), with data from GiPA suggesting that 44% of businesses cannot serve plug-in motorists. 

The automotive industry has seen a sharp rise in the number of motorists switching to a hybrid or fully electric vehicle in anticipation of the UK Government’s combustion-engine ban in 2030. In addition to the rise in new registrations, there is also a growing parc of used EVs, leading more drivers to seek the services of a local independent garage. 

With only a little over half of all garages able to offer EV services, and a further 41% only offering limited EV services1, drivers face a narrow choice of specialists for repair and service work. 

“Understandably, many independent garages have been biding their time before investing in the necessary skills, training and equipment to maintain EVs,” said Nick Taylor, General Manager of Eurorepar Car Service. “But with demand increasing, this year looks like it could be the turning point for many garages receiving customer enquires that they simply can’t service.  

“Not only are independent garages missing out on a growing revenue stream, but they’re also missing out on the opportunity to build customer loyalty. That might be particularly important if there’s only a handful of local garages providing EV services.”

Garages looking to offer EV services must ensure that employees are thoroughly trained and insured to work on battery-electric vehicles and that the correct equipment is used. Maintaining an EV is a highly skilled job and attempting to do so without the necessary training and qualifications could be dangerous. The onus is on the automotive aftermarket to encourage customers to be vigilant of unaccredited sites. 

Eurorepar network members have access to The Performance Academy, which includes modules on full-electric and plug-in hybrid technology. The platform hosts more than 60 other modules, as well as webinars that cover soft service skills such as customer relationship management and upselling. 

Find out more about the Eurorepar Car Service network on our website: www.eurorepar.co.uk