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By Debbie Holden 29 Nov 2017 5 min read

UBS predicts that one in six cars will be electric by 2025

In a report released yesterday UBS suggested that of car sales will be electric vehicles EVs by That s nearly one in six cars sold worldwide The number in Europe is expected to be closer to one in three cars These predictions are based on a UBS Evidence Lab consumer

By Debbie Holden 09 Nov 2017 6 min read

Panel beater job description

Panel beaters or vehicle body repairers are responsible for the repair of the bodywork of vehicles You will use various metalwork techniques to remove dents repair rusted section and fix panels together You will need to finish the bodywork in a way that matches the rest of the vehicle This

By Debbie Holden 09 Nov 2017 6 min read

Vehicle fitter job description

Vehicle fitters are responsible for replacing or repairing parts that have been damaged or worn These typically include batteries exhausts or tyres You could work on vehicles from motorcycles to lorries depending on what your employer specialises in This work is usually based in an automotive garage a workshop or

By Debbie Holden 03 Nov 2017 7 min read

Fleet manager job description

A fleet manager is responsible for the vehicles that are owned by large companies government agencies or any other major organisation This role could be responsible for a range of fleet sizes from tens to thousands of vehicles Fleet managers are involved in selecting vehicles scheduling the required maintenance keeping

By Debbie Holden 01 Nov 2017 5 min read

Coping with stress at work

Do you often find yourself feeling overwhelmed at work Well you re not alone workplace stress is much more common than you might think We spoke to Anna Pitts from the Graduate Recruitment Bureau to find out how to be stress free at work She has shared three of her

By Debbie Holden 01 Nov 2017 5 min read

Car Mechanic Job Description

As the number of cars on the road grows so will the need for car mechanics Garages are required to perform yearly MOTs on every car over three years old and repair of any vehicles that have issues They will also perform services on cars which are advised to take

By Debbie Holden 28 Oct 2017 5 min read

Automotive Electrician job description

As an automotive electrician you will be responsible for assessing the electrical systems of vehicles and making repairs where necessary on the likes of headlight diagnostic lights alarm systems circuit boards alternators and starter motors You will also install new electronic equipment Automotive electricians will usually specialise in a type

By Debbie Holden 27 Oct 2017 5 min read

Breakdown Engineer job description

Breakdown engineers respond to people who have broken down on the side of the road Those needing help will call a recovery service and the recovery service will send out a breakdown engineer You will then travel to the site of the breakdown talk to the driver and examine the

By Debbie Holden 25 Oct 2017 5 min read

Car Mechanics – To be or not to be Self employed…?

There are plenty of benefits of becoming self employed and the most popular reasons for becoming your own boss tend to be based around money freedom and control The automobile industry is no different to any other and becoming a self employed mechanic may be something you might have considered

By Debbie Holden 22 Oct 2017 7 min read

Top Truck Stops In The UK

The humble roadside truck stop is as much an iconic symbol of lorry driving as the Steadie Eddie Stobart HGV s that chug up and down the UK s A roads B roads motorways and country lanes Although it seems that service stations with their fast food chains unimaginative designs

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