RYC Padlet - SWOT Analysis by Kirsty Walton https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2 en-us 2025-07-07 10:44:55 UTC 2025-07-10 09:14:08 UTC hello@padlet.com Fake parts - impact on reputation https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515883714 2025-07-10 08:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515883714 Opening new garages https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515883795 2025-07-10 08:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515883795 Electronic vehicle expansion https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515883914 2025-07-10 08:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515883914 Modern cars are becoming more robust / using durable materials which may impact the volume of business for RYC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515883920


]]> 2025-07-10 08:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515883920 https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515883968 Market is highly fragmented with relatively low barriers to entry, meaning competition can open up at any time. This is furthered by low switching costs for customers

]]> 2025-07-10 08:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515883968 Could start mobile garages https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884053 2025-07-10 08:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884053 Price takers; suppliers can charge higher prices https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884063 2025-07-10 08:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884063 Growth to new garages https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884089 2025-07-10 08:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884089 Location https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884133 Surrey is a high income commuter county, with a strong uptake of EVs

]]> 2025-07-10 08:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884133 Contract with EV corporate fleet https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884142 2025-07-10 08:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884142 Political actions to increase pothole repairs, causing less damage to vehicles https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884160 2025-07-10 08:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884160 Growth in taxi market https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884162 2025-07-10 08:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884162 Cash positive business with no debt and solid profitability https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884193 2025-07-10 08:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884193 EV- Charging stations and services targeted towards EV https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884226 2025-07-10 08:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884226 Take on insurance work https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884298 2025-07-10 08:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884298 EV sales growth https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884301 2025-07-10 08:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884301 https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884345 Potential buy-out from a Private Equity business- more prosperous growth but could change the dynamics of the business due to the cost saving initiatives implemented by these companies.

]]> 2025-07-10 08:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884345 Electric vehicle fires are potential threat as increase as part of business https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884370 2025-07-10 08:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884370 Spends little on marketing https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884371 Possibly missing out on potential customers.

]]> 2025-07-10 08:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884371 Transparent pricing policy model https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884390 2025-07-10 08:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884390 Revenue growth slowing: FY22 - 16.8%, FY23 - 22.3%, FY24 - 4.1%. (Industry avg. 2.2% - Forecasted to increase 15.2% by 2030 - 3% annual) https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884430 2025-07-10 08:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884430 Technological advances - more robust materials for vehicles reduces need for repair https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884445 2025-07-10 08:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884445 Training https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884513 Staff are unwilling to re-train and have been allowed to keep focus on conventional vehicles. This means that RYC's wishes to expand in the EV sector is at threat and they may need to consider hiring new staff which is costly.

]]> 2025-07-10 08:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884513 Start performing bodywork to expand service portfolio https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884523 2025-07-10 08:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884523 EV Work https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884565 Small /medium businesses not caught up - opportunity to get ahead especially since:

EVs expected to grow to 7m vehicles by 2030

Strong EV uptake in Surrey

Government incentives increasing demand


]]> 2025-07-10 08:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884565 Big competitors opening garages close to smaller ones https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884608 2025-07-10 08:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884608 https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884636 Increase in potholes, meaning more damage to cars and opportunities for growth

]]> 2025-07-10 08:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884636 No seasonality in terms of sales https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884666 2025-07-10 08:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884666 Ethical discussions around service and repair code, fake parts upselling etc https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884681 2025-07-10 08:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884681 Additional training and knowledge required, to service electric vehicles https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884687 2025-07-10 08:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884687 Good MIS - cloud based system for inventory https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884754 2025-07-10 08:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884754 High barrier to entry as initial kit is expensive (although mobile garages may require less) https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884776 2025-07-10 08:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884776 High fuel prices = reduced vehicle usage = reduced revenue from services due to mileage/tyres/repairs https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884865 2025-07-10 08:52:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884865 Private equity investors in corporate market https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884948 2025-07-10 08:52:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515884948 Awarded ISO 14001 , a recognised standard for environmental management systems https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885009 2025-07-10 08:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885009 Loyalty scheme to incentivise customers to return https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885036 2025-07-10 08:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885036 Rising cost of living in the UK resulting in the more cost conscious consumer https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885037 2025-07-10 08:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885037 MOT regulations to follow https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885094 2025-07-10 08:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885094 Typically only MOTs can be scheduled in advance - all other work is as and when required so planning may be more challenging https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885155 2025-07-10 08:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885155 Quick ratio is less than 1 - may present cash flow issues https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885268 2025-07-10 08:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885268 Strong reputation with customers- good for marketing purposes https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885305 2025-07-10 08:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885305 Rising demand for electric vehicles due to awareness of negative impact of CO2 emissions and spread of clean air zones. Impact of clean air zones on garages location? https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885397 2025-07-10 08:53:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885397 https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885441 Camberley underperforming in many aspects (utilisation, customer satisfaction, ethically) could impact reputation of other garages

]]> 2025-07-10 08:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885441 Where the business expands into a high income area = higher chance of newer vehicles = requires less servicing and repair and no MOT for first 3 years https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885470 2025-07-10 08:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885470 Underperformance at Camberly, declining revenues, low customer satisfaction and utilisation below 75% https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885546 2025-07-10 08:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885546 https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885606 RYC offers slightly higher prices than its competitors as customers pay extra for quality. Demand is reliant on the economy and in uncertain times customers may look to save money and go to other garages who are a cheaper alternative.

]]> 2025-07-10 08:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885606 Able to achieve EOS on large orders https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885628 2025-07-10 08:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885628 Government target to ban new petrol/diesel cars by 2035 - if RYC cannot become established in EV market, then revenues could be threatened in future https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885652 2025-07-10 08:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885652 EV https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885681 Operators of EV fleets have approached RYC to assess suitability as a provider of maintenance and repairs. RYC's management should consider investing more in advertising and marketing to hopefully enter into a contract with the operator. This would help them reach their target of growing in the EV industry.

]]> 2025-07-10 08:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885681 Larger garages ahead for EV Investment = customers more likely to go to them/more likely for larger garages to get 'approved garage' status = customers go to them in the cars early years https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885686 2025-07-10 08:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885686 Specialist window repairs at Guildford https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885734 2025-07-10 08:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885734 recurring revenue (annual MOT testing and servicing) https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885809 2025-07-10 08:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885809 Total industry revenue is driven by No. of cars, not price increases - profits may get eroded by inflation https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885930 2025-07-10 08:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515885930 Due to external economic factors, consumers want cheaper repair bills but RYC charges a (slightly) premium price due to reliability https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515886305 2025-07-10 08:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515886305 https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515886330 RYC works with local schools and colleges to recruit apprentices - involved in community.

]]> 2025-07-10 08:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515886330 Risk RYC mechanics may be recommending unnecessary work to its customers, which could impact its reputation https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515886367 2025-07-10 08:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515886367 Management https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515886603 RYC was founded by three individuals who have sufficient experience in the sector but also can bring in a variety of skills. This is useful when thinking about expansion eg. mobile garages or insurance contracts

]]> 2025-07-10 08:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515886603 More people moving to leasing and PCP financing, which include service offering at main dealer. Therefore, overall market available may be reducing. https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515886605 2025-07-10 08:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515886605 EV revenues not reaching targets currently 9.5%, target 15% https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515886685 2025-07-10 08:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515886685 -High cost of living in the UK: private vehicle owners delay purchasing new cars and either keep their for longer or buy used second-hand vehicles for cheaper. https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515886703 2025-07-10 08:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515886703 Growth in the Redhill site - driving business overall growth https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515886849 2025-07-10 08:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515886849 Camberley has over-reliance on MOT revenue - which is capped, therefore limiting growth https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515886980 2025-07-10 08:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515886980 https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515887153 One of the garage is a window specialist and employs and window specialist with an excellent reputation in the area.

]]> 2025-07-10 08:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515887153 Need to maintain high stock levels to respond to demand, pressure on capacity https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515887240 2025-07-10 08:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515887240 Good staff benefits and opportunity -staff loyalty is important for success https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515887494 2025-07-10 08:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515887494 £1.5bn pothole damage per year - tyre's are going to require regular changes + increased EVs means more tyres needed https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515887503 2025-07-10 08:56:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515887503 large cash outlows required to set up new garages https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515887544 2025-07-10 08:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515887544 Corporate work is mostly performed at Woking site - need to spread the risk https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515887641 2025-07-10 08:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515887641 Cost of change https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515887694 There are little or no costs for customers to change garages. This means that small errors such as one bad experience could mean customer loss. This is important as Camberley is already experiencing low customer satisfaction and could result in loss of business altogether.

]]> 2025-07-10 08:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515887694 Most direct rivals are smaller garages/businesses https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515887831 2025-07-10 08:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515887831 Highly fragmented market so opportunity to consolidate by purchasing other garages/expanding chain https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515887834 2025-07-10 08:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515887834 Credit offered to customers if faults occur https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515887875 This helps build customer satisfaction and builds the associated KPI

]]> 2025-07-10 08:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515887875 Price based competition, especially from low cost competitors such as Strong https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515887917 2025-07-10 08:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515887917 https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515888261 Woking currently has the lowest customer satisfaction - they perform most of the work for corporate customer QS. If this worsens, this has the potential to damage relationship.

]]> 2025-07-10 08:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515888261 EV's require less servicing (but more tyre/ repairs income) - change in sales mix going forward https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515888269 2025-07-10 08:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515888269 https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515888278 Threat from other garages who have been posting negative reviews on Woking garage page to hopefully return work to them

]]> 2025-07-10 08:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515888278 Only one specialist full-time glazier resulting in non-urgent work being redirected to G garage https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515888420 2025-07-10 08:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515888420 Success with QS requires all garages to give good service - Camberley could be a weak link here https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515888527 2025-07-10 08:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515888527 Competition from national competitors who are able to compete on price and have increased marketing, name recognition, and able to invest in the high cost EV tools https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515888568 2025-07-10 08:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515888568 Business could offer maintenance subscriptions and 3rd party warranty offerings for consistent and guaranteed income https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515888583 2025-07-10 08:58:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515888583 Unethical practices at Camberley site (faking positive reviews etc.) - shows a lack of integrity of staff https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515888635 2025-07-10 08:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515888635 Fragmented market so do not have much pricing power https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515888792 2025-07-10 08:59:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515888792 Negative reviews (online and word of mouth) could lead to declining customer base https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515888919 2025-07-10 08:59:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515888919 Mobile servicing companies - seen impact on C garage of mobile tyre fitting company opening nearby https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515889022 2025-07-10 08:59:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515889022 Each garage provide the same exact offerings. Based on location, may be more beneficial to specialise 1-2 garages for a certain purpose https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515889064 2025-07-10 08:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515889064 Incentivising staff with utilisation-based bonuses could lead to manipulation of hours recorded on jobs https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515889363 2025-07-10 09:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515889363 Garages are open all year round (1 day exception). This is likely to provide more convenience than corporate/car dealers can offer. https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515889582 2025-07-10 09:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515889582 Large focus on expansion of EV however no KPIs in place relating to EV https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515889775 2025-07-10 09:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515889775 Does not make use of leasing. This could free up cash for profitable projects https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515889801 2025-07-10 09:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515889801 Large £500k overdraft facility which remains unutilised https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515889833 2025-07-10 09:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515889833 EV share some parts in common with regular vehicles, such as tyres and windscreen wipers, but some parts different. As such, likely to lead to increase in parts in inventory in short term. https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515890103 2025-07-10 09:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515890103 Relatively low access to equity finance so will likely need to raise finance through debt https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515890376 2025-07-10 09:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515890376 Guaranteed positive gross margin on each job performed with cost plus approach https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515890516 2025-07-10 09:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515890516 Government continues to delay and push back EV targets which may delay growth in EV market https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515894521 2025-07-10 09:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515894521 Growing % of unskilled workforce as increase in number of EVs https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515896425 2025-07-10 09:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/9jy9nsk1rub4xxt2/wish/3515896425