Repairs, maintenance, tooling and diagnostics
Key figures*
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Millions of private vehicles (PCs)
Millions of light commercial vehicles (LCVs)
Average age of a vehicle's lifespan
Maintenance breaks down into three main sectors of activity.
Regular services: approximately 50% of all visits to workshops
- Servicing / vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations
- Oil changes.
- Seasonal services.
Tyre changes:
While they could be compared with a servicing operation and are often carried out at the same time as an oil change, they are considered to be a separate segment due to their importance.
Other repairs: approximately one in three workshop visits
- Specific non-immobilising problems
- Post vehicle inspection repairs which require the vehicle to undergo a second roadworthiness inspection
- Breakdowns
- Road accidents.
The sector's product categories
- Repairs - Maintenance and diagnostics :
Electronic diagnostics, electronic maintenance; Fluid transfer equipment; Lifting equipment; Mechanical repair equipment; Mobile workshop fittings; Personal protective equipment for technicians; Test and tuning equipment; Tools and smaller equipment; Tyre mainenance and repair; Workshop equipment for CNG vehicle maintenance
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