The Government introduced a six month MOT test exemption on 30th March to help slow the spread of coronavirus. As a result in April and May, MOT test volumes fell to just 2.2m, down from 7.2m in 2019. However, MOTs will be mandatory again from August as the exemption period has been cut-short. For garages this brings a welcome opportunity to recover lost revenue through MOT testing and any necessary repair work. The Parts Alliance have produced a range of banners for garages to use on their websites and social media, along with posters for use within reception areas to highlight the return of MOTs.

Vehicles across the country have been standing idle since the lockdown to limit the transmission of Covid-19 began in late March. One possible consequence of this unprecedented period of low vehicle use is a wholesale decline in the condition of batteries amongst Britain’s stationary vehicles.

The continual drain on the battery from in-vehicle electrical systems and alarms, along with natural loss in charge could result in significant numbers of batteries requiring recharging or replacement in the coming months.

Air conditioning servicing typically peaks during the warm summer months. UK ‘staycations’ are expected to rise significantly in 2020, due to current limitations on foreign travel, which is likely to increase demand for air conditioning servicing. For garages keen to maximise air-con revenue during the summer The Parts Alliance has produced posters and social banners, that owners can use to advertise the availability of air conditioning services to their customers. The posters are ideal for displaying within workshop reception areas, whilst the social banners can be used by garages on their own social media profiles, such as Facebook.

This free marketing material is just one aspect of The Parts Alliance air conditioning programme, which includes air-con gas, air con machines, anti-bacterial cleaning machines and treatments, oils, dyes, components and consumables. For more information, please contact your nearest Parts Alliance branch.