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Cost of living crisis makes finance initiatives the way to go says ERCS

4 April 2022

With the cost of living crisis hitting households across the country, Eurorepar Car Service (ERCS) has suggested that offering a wider variety of payment… Read More

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Pothole damage costs rise as average mileage falls

1 April 2021

While average mileage for most drivers has been down by 42% over the last year, according to new research the cost from pothole damage actually… Read More

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Young drivers increasingly dipping into the Tank of Mum and Dad, survey finds

26 October 2020

63% of drivers aged 17-24 needed financial help from parents to keep their cars on the road in the last 12 months, up from 49%… Read More

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No deal would drain EV future says SMMT

22 October 2020

The prospect of an EV future for garages could be killed off by a no deal Brexit, as the resulting trade tariffs would all-but negate… Read More

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VW Golf R mystery: part TWO

12 February 2020

With the challenges of current vehicle engine technology, lack of access, and potential cost over value, the need for an accurate and reassuring diagnosis is… Read More

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Non-intrusive testing

21 September 2018

As technicians we’re all expected to be able to diagnose a fault within a sensible timescale, for a reasonable price, then guarantee the fix. With… Read More

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Valeo lights up aftermarket with OE Technologies

29 August 2018

Valeo’s Full Led system offers LED leading edge technology at xenon-level cost and performance with lower power consumption. It is already available for the Ford… Read More

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Price versus quality

20 August 2018

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Most expensive counties for car repairs revealed

1 June 2018

Cornwall has topped the list of most expensive counties for car repairs, according to a survey from WhoCanFixMyCar.com.The online garage and repair marketplace analysed its… Read More

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Plain sailing

21 November 2017

I’m not the nautical type, but I know that setting sail without sufficient preparation is foolhardy and the likelihood of you reaching your destination in… Read More