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Steer Automotive Group opens EV repair centre in Milton Keynes

Motor Trader

Steer Automotive Group has opened an electric vehicle repair facility in Milton Keynes. This new EV site, its second , expands the group’s specialist electric vehicle repair capacity to meet growing demand. The 14,000-square-foot centre offers aluminium structural repair capabilities.

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Customer Buys $18K CPO Nissan Pathfinder, Faces Shocking $31K Repair Bill In 10 Months

Carscoops

A Nissan Pathfinder certified as pre-owned is now facing a $31,000 repair bill. The car, bought for $18,000, has a repair cost that exceeds its purchase price. That’s one reason that the customer in this story picked out their 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. A day later, the dealer quoted them $30,952 to repair the damage.

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Consumers hold onto vehicles longer as repair costs climb

Canadian Auto Dealer

Interest rates and inflation are having a ripple effect on the cost of maintenance and repair in Canada, which in turn has influenced vehicle owners to keep their vehicles longer. Power’s study, 40 per cent of visits to dealerships and 24 per cent of visits to aftermarket shops were for repairs. That is according to J.D. Based on J.D.

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Auto Repair Shop Marketing: 14 Ways to Get More Customers

Solera

The right auto repair shop marketing strategy can elevate your reputation, drive increased financial success, and ultimately lead to higher customer satisfaction. Implement the 14 established marketing strategies outlined below to increase visibility, build trust in your community, and drive customer loyalty.

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Customers increasingly reliant on dealerships for major repairs

Motor Trader

Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) research, revealing the most common used car part failures, acknowledges the number of repairs in the top faults that are mostly dealt with by main dealers. The 2022/2023 warranty claims data identified alternators, batteries and coil springs as the most likely parts to fail.

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Motor Ombudsman reports record service and repair complaints

Motor Trader

The Motor Ombudsman has reported the highest ever volume of service and repair cases brought by consumers to its dispute resolution service in Q3. In addition, vehicle owners logged complaints about repairs not being undertaken following up-front payments, and multiple attempts not rectifying the reported faults.

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Steer Automotive buys Komoo rental and fleet repair firm

Motor Trader

Komoo has a network of fleet repair sites located near airports and vehicle storage hubs. It carries out minor body repairs, from cosmetic dents and scrapes to full vehicle resprays for rental and fleet firms. Bodyshop chain Steer Automotive Group has bought Komoo for an undisclosed sum.

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