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Half of independent garages optimistic in the face of tough times
► Research from more than 15,000 garages has highlighted that 74% of respondents said that their business has decreased in performance over the month of April this year. However, over 50% are optimistic about improvement over the course of the year.
The statistics also revealed that 48% have made use of the job retention schemes set up by government to furlough staff during periods of slow business, and it was a 50-50 split when asked if they were aware of the DVSA’s Make It Safe campaign to encourage motorists back into the workshop in April and May. For the half of you that may not have heard, the initiative encouraged owners to check their vehicle using four basic safety concerns:
► Service or health check if needed ► Air in tyres
► Fill up screenwash ► Examine lights and tyre tread
Other trends in the survey, carried out by Impression Communications, showed that the majority
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