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It’s well known that the distance to stop your car increases when driving in the rain, but in practice, few people change their driving habits because it’s hard to visualise. Rain on the road lowers the grip of the tyres, meaning your car will travel further before the lower friction finally brings it to a stop. In almost all cases, the stopping distance is doubled in the rain. At 70mph, the heavy rain stopping distance increases to almost 200m, or around 50 car lengths. Thi

We’re pleased to announce that we are now up and running with our new ADAS calibration equipment. But what is ADAS, how does it work and when should you have it recalibrated? What is ADAS? Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, or ADAS for short, is the collective name given to describe a growing range of vehicle features that help boost car and driver safety. ADAS checks things such as braking, speed and steering tasks, then either automatically takes action or sends an alert t

A common question with EVs is do they need regular servicing? In short, yes, they do. As with petrol and diesel cars, EVs require regular servicing to help identify potential issues before they become major problems. A well-maintained EV is more likely to retain its value over time and, in any case, maintaining manufacturer-recommended service schedules ensures warranty compliance. So, it’s really quite simple… regular servicing contributes to a safer and more reliable drivin

The Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance Ltd, or HEVRA for short, is a membership organisation for independent EV garages. All members have been checked for the right qualifications, tools and equipment to service and repair electric and hybrid vehicles. As well as vetting garages for the right tools and qualifications, HEVRA also provides their members with unlimited technical support and advice plus ongoing training. They run a fulltime dedicated research and develo

Every October TyreSafe leads the UK’s largest tyre safety awareness campaign, Tyre Safety Month. In 2025, their theme is Under Pressure responding to the growing mental and financial pressures felt across all sections of society. When life feels overwhelming, routine vehicle checks can easily be neglected – yet something as basic as ignoring underinflated tyres can lead to life-threatening consequences. How do I check my tyre pressure? Firstly, you need to find out the corre

We’re pleased to announce that we are now up and running with our new wheel alignment equipment. The new state of the art wheel aligners will give the most accurate information on your car. We can adjust the relevant components on your vehicle to get the steering and suspension back to the manufacture's settings. The purpose of this adjustment is to that the vehicle travels in a straight line. Why is wheel alignment so important? The main benefit of correctly aligned wheels

With more of us switching to electric vehicles (EVs) it’s important to make sure that when we take our EV to a local garage for a service, MOT or repair, that the technicians who work there are qualified to work on EVs. That’s where IMI TechSafe comes in. What is IMI TechSafe? The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) was founded in 1920 to establish new skills and knowledge benchmarks for the emerging automotive industry. IMI’s purpose is to provide, and continuously evolve

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) recently announced a landmark partnership between its specialist subsidiary, the Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance (HEVRA) and Solera Autodata. This groundbreaking collaboration will redefine how independent garages access the technical knowledge and expert guidance needed to service hybrid and electric vehicles. Launching this October, the new service combines HEVRA’s unrivalled EV expertise with Solera Autodata’s globally t

Over the past few years, we’ve all witnessed how the increased popularity of electric cars has transformed the motor industry. Whilst the growth of the EVs is a positive step, introducing a new way of driving still comes with a few uncertainties. As a result, drivers looking to make the change to electric may have concerns about the range EVs can travel before needing to refuel. This has been labelled as ‘range anxiety’. However, nowadays it’s never been easier to go emission