Servicesure launches IMI-accredited EV scheme for members

Servicesure has launched an innovative scheme to help its network of 548 member garages become trusted traders for the growing EV and hybrid aftermarket.

EVsure is available as an add-on scheme for existing Servicesure members and offers a wide range of benefits to support these garages in unlocking the potential of EVs for their business. There are already 19 members operating as EVsure garages.

The scheme is available to Servicesure members who have at least one technician qualified to the IMI’s Level 3 Techsafe standard, which enables them to work safely on EVs. Members who become EVsure garages will have access to a range of benefits including national branding and promotion, discounted technical advice and equipment, and exclusive professionally accredited training and development.

Servicesure is the garage model run by UK motor factor GSF Car Parts, which operates 175 branches across England, Wales and Ireland, and is currently investing in expanding its footprint through new branch openings and increasing its head count to better support customers.

GSF Car Parts head of garage programmes Paul Dineen said: “We believe EVsure is going to be a gamechanger for the aftermarket. Main dealers have held a monopoly on EV maintenance and repair for too long, and we know from experience that independent garage owners can offer excellent value for money alongside outstanding service that matches and often exceeds main dealers.

“With the volume of EVs entering the aftermarket now rapidly increasing, it’s imperative for independent garages to prepare and adapt to this huge growth market. There’s also some lost ground to catch up on with PHEVs, which is another market main dealers have dominated for more than a decade.

“EVsure will enable our Servicesure members to directly compete with main dealers by offering a qualified, trusted and good value alternative. The Servicesure brand has a fantastic reputation with internal combustion engine vehicle owners and we fully expect EVsure to be held in similarly high regard.”