Opinion 15 Protecting you and your workshop Verification of Lubricant Specifications is an independent trade body here to protect you by investigating performance claims made on lubricant products so that you and your customers can be assured that the oils you use are what they say and can do what is claimed. If you have concerns about a lubricant, report them to us at 01442 875922 or admin@ukla-vls.org.uk check-in systems and real-time data sharing are becoming increasingly common, improving efficiency while enhancing transparency. Digital inspections, video health checks and integrated diagnostics are not only streamlining operations but also helping workshops identify additional work and increase revenue opportunities. Importantly, while some traditional service areas may decline, they are being replaced by higher-value, more technical work. EV servicing can command higher labour rates, reflecting the level of expertise required and the investment needed to support it. In this sense, the transition to electrification is not reducing opportunity; it is redefining it. For the aftermarket, the message is clear. The workshop of the future will not be defined by a single piece of equipment or capability, but by the ability to deliver a complete service solution, combining diagnostics, tools and technical support into a seamless offering. As Andy concluded: “Workshops don’t need to do everything overnight, but they do need a plan. The shift to hybrid and EV servicing is only going in one direction, and those who take steps now will be in the strongest position to grow as the market evolves.” With the pace of change showing no signs of slowing, the gap between early adopters and those yet to act is set to widen, making the decisions workshops take today critical to their long-term success. www.mahle-aftermarket.com/eu/en
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