Peter Mutlow
No its not just you. I have no idea where you are based, but here in the North Lincs, E + S yorks area, trade is poor. A lot of my work comes from garages and when I have the opportunity to visit them, they are saying exactly the same. I now see techs sweeping/painting floors and carrying out routine maintenance on lifts and ramps etc. I visited one garage a couple of days ago and they are on a 3 day week and another garage has made redundancies.
This is not just limited to garages. A small tyre firm I use is struggling and all motor accessory shops are scratching around for business. The normal work I receive from the general public is also very quiet.
This makes me wonder. People still must require tyres, vehicle servicing/repairs and accessories. Unless there is a lot of poorly maintained vehicles out there, it remains a mystery where the trade has gone. Sadly, I do not see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Regards
Pete M
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