Demand for cell mechanic providers has grown prior to now few years following the pandemic.
Cellular bookings from retail clients by way of the BookMyGarage platform grew by greater than a fifth (22%) in 2024 in comparison with 2023.
It stated in 2022, the demand from retail clients for a cell mechanic was comparatively low however because the pandemic boosted on-line providers, demand for cell servicing additionally grew.
Cellular bookings now account for 4.2% of bookings in comparison with 3.6% in 2023.
BookMyGarage is now additional driving demand with the introduction of a bespoke package deal designed particularly for cell mechanics.
Jessica Potts, chief advertising and marketing officer at BookMyGarage, stated: “We noticed a large rise in customers embracing on-line providers in the course of the pandemic so it’s inevitable these traits have intensified.
BookMy Storage shouldn’t be alone. In 2023 Lookers introduced it was rolling out its cell restore enterprise with plans to have 30 vans on the street by the tip of the yr.
Cellular has lengthy been established within the industrial enviornment with Vauxhall Van Centres and TrustFord key gamers.
Again in 2017 Ford rolled out its Ford Cellular Service programme nationwide after a profitable trial round Larger London
The concept of a nationwide cell service operation was first mooted in 2016 on the official opening of a TrustFord industrial automobile dealership in Dagenham, East London.
Ford cell servicing has been conceived to minimise disruption to fleet operators by decreasing automobile down time because of on-site upkeep work.
