APRIL 2024 AFTERMARKET 59 www.aftermarketonline.net accordingly. Garage owners and operators can take advantage of this growing sector by offering state-of-theart, future-proof charging solutions at their sites. Investing in charging solutions to attract new customers Charging infrastructure must become an integral part of any garage, both for on-site use and for sale. Given the variety of equipment in circulation, working with an experienced partner is a good way to improve the services you offer. “As a manufacturer of charging stations and a world leader in the development of portable chargers, we can offer a complete range of solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of both domestic and commercial customers,” explained Andrew Oakes, Director of Juice UK and Ireland. “By adding charging solutions to their portfolio, workshop operators will be able to meet the changing needs of electric vehicle owners, build customer loyalty and increase revenue streams.” Offering easy-to-use and affordable charging solutions will win the trust of potential new customers and alleviate their fear of running out of power. The best way for workshop operators to achieve this is to promote portable solutions that make charging while travelling as easy as charging at home. The great advantage of offering portable solutions is that they do not need to be installed by an installer but rather can be plugged directly into any wall socket – providing a fully equipped wall charger wherever you need it. Portable chargers such as the Juice Booster 2 – a threein-one device that supports charging at home, at public charging points and on the go – offer maximum flexibility along with maximum safety. They are as easy to use as the emergency charger cables that usually come with electric cars, but they offer more power and many more safety features, such as temperature monitoring. In fact, special adapters mean that they can be used not only with any standard household socket but also with industrial or camping sockets. From garages to multi-service companies Garages that want to succeed in this new era should strive to become customers’ first point of contact for all services related to electric cars. In addition to offering technical expertise, they need to be able to provide a range of useful services, such as tailored charging solutions, insurance, and financial products specifically designed for electric vehicles. Finding installers for photovoltaic systems and suggesting the right vehicle for companies and private individuals will also be beneficial. By offering these services, garages will become true hubs for a range of specialised services, handling everything from orientation and networking to sales. Achieving this vision will require a holistic approach to garage services, with the ultimate aim of becoming a highly specialised competence centre for electric vehicles.
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