Second hand cars - second hand knowledge
Kwik Fit | Friday 10th February 2017 9:00am
- Motorists are buying new cars without making basic checks
- Study shows less than half of second hand car buyers carry out vital safety checks to their new car
- Only 1 in 5 checks the age of the tyres when they buy a used car
Drivers suffering from power trips as short journeys drain batteries
Kwik Fit | Wednesday 7th December 2016 5:04pm
- Over 7 millions drivers have had battery troubles in the past two years
- Battery failure most likely to occur between 7-9am
- 22% said they had been late for work as a result
Many drivers failing to read the road
Kwik Fit | Wednesday 10th August 2016 2:09pm
- The average driver knows only 79% of UK road sign meanings
- As little as 25% of drivers know the meaning of some signs
- Majority of adults think drivers should retake their driving test periodically
“Take The Next Brexit” - 1.5 Million Brits Switch To UK Holiday Following EU Vote
Kwik Fit | Wednesday 13th July 2016 3:08pm
- Over 880,000 people will holiday in the UK following Brexit vote
- Nation’s holidaymakers will drive an average of 1002 miles on holiday
- Motorists missing out on basic checks before setting off
Industry urged to contribute to consultation on future of apprentices
Kwik Fit | Friday 8th July 2016 2:28pm
- UK Government introduces changes to the way apprenticeships are run
- Lack of standards could lead to removal of Level 2 apprentices in 2018
- 'Trailblazer' group from across the auto-repair industry proposes new apprenticeship standards
