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Millennials are more likely to undertake minor car repairs than baby boomer generation according to eBay research
Company News, Maintenance, Research

Millennials are more likely to undertake minor car repairs than baby boomer generation according to eBay research

More than a quarter of millennials would undertake their own vehicle repairs to save on costs rather than paying a professional garage, an eBay study has revealed. In contrast, just 18% of baby boomers are willing to get their hands dirty – they’re more likely to opt for help from […]

Apprentices, Education, Maintenance

Hagerty partners with StarterMotor Charity

Hagerty is one of the world’s largest automotive lifestyle brands, famous for its leading insurance products, global events, and multi-platform automotive content. Hagerty is also committed to saving the art of driving and the collector car industry, via a worldwide series of educational programs and charitable partnerships. Throughout 2022, Hagerty […]

Car warranty firm CEO calls for increase in specialist EV garages as UK skills fall short of vehicle production
Electric Vehicles, Maintenance

Car warranty firm CEO calls for increase in specialist EV garages as UK skills fall short of vehicle production

Comment from Lawrence Whittaker, CEO at Warrantywise: “We’re heading for an electrified future, but from where I’m sitting, we’re heading head-first into a skills gap and UK electric vehicle (EV) owners will be the first ones having to pay for it. “It’s highlighted by recent figures from the Society of […]

Driving, Maintenance

Young Solihull mechanic takes charge of Classic Car fleet for under-17 driving school – despite not yet being able to drive

Having recently launched a Classic Car experience for under 17s, Young Driver has gone a step further to encourage a love of vintage vehicles in the younger age group – by appointing an 18-year old as chief mechanic on its classic fleet. Despite being in the process of learning to […]