30% OF CAR OWNERS NOT REPAIRING PAINT WORK
November 30, 2024

30% OF CAR OWNERS NOT REPAIRING PAINT WORK

A recent YouGov survey, commissioned by Car Paint Colours, revealed that the condition of British vehicles is poor, with cost and convenience cited as major factors. One-third of car owners did not pursue small paint repairs in the past year, even though their cars needed it.

Among those who didn’t repair cosmetic damage, 56% found it too expensive, and 25% deemed it inconvenient. Interestingly, 24% of owners expressed a willingness to attempt repairs themselves, while 48% preferred professional body shops. The survey also highlighted those drivers aged 18-24 and 55+ reported fewer scuffs compared to millennials, with 38% of the former groups needing repairs versus 43% of those aged 25-44.

Classic COrner & REStoration

Classic cars are the next big investment. As such the sector of restoration is growing in the realms of collision repair and it’s definitely the “sexier” side of the business. There are many opportunities to create exotic special-builds as well as keep timeless beauties in mint condition.

DRIVEN

With three motoring-journalists on our staff, we are able to test drive and review some of the latest models available on our roads as well as attend the latest model launches.

TRAINING

Knowledge is power. Training is key to up-skilling repairers as models launch onto our local roads faster than we can count. We also need to grow new talent into the collision repair industry. Courses are available to help and organisations are in place to train – this information is in Industry Index.

classic corner & resoration

Classic cars are the next big investment. As such the sector of restoration is growing in the realms of collision repair and it’s definitely the “sexier” side of the business. There are many opportunities to create exotic special-builds as well as keep timeless beauties in mint condition.

Driven

With three motoring-journalists on our staff, we are able to test drive and review some of the latest models available on our roads as well as attend the latest model launches.

TRAINING

Knowledge is power. Training is key to up-skilling repairers as models launch onto our local roads faster than we can count. We also need to grow new talent into the collision repair industry. Courses are available to help and organisations are in place to train – this information is in Industry Index.

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