‘Worst of 2020 behind us’, says aftermarket data specialist as majority of workshops open

[Mike Ruff, GW editor]

With the majority of garages now back open following the UK’s lockdown, the “worst part of 2020 is behind us” according to an automotive aftermarket i
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[Stuart Purves s]

Obviously it is encouraging to see and feel things beginning to pick up again, however for smaller independent garages such as mine the trace and track system is a real worry. With more customers coming into our workshops, the chances of being flagged up as a contact, and the probability that multiple staff members and or management may be requiring to self isolate is a real worry, and could quite easily be enough to finish of businesses like mine.

We have a very long way to go before we are out of the woods on this one.7

[paul dobbyn]

Stuart’s point, above, is very valid. It highlights the importance of maintaining social distance and keeping a strong car/workplace hygiene regime.
Paul Dobbyn
BG Products

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