As the Covid-19 lockdown eases and the UK government announces the lifting of air travel restrictions to most European destinations

With sales of new cars falling by 97 percent at the height of the COVID-19 lockdown in April and reports of mass redundancies and closures from UK based manufacturers

With the explosion of online delivery services and digital consumerism, now is the time to invest in new commercial fleets to take advantage of this burgeoning market.

Whilst some fleet companies have managed to remain buoyant over the past few months, others may have seen a slowdown in business.

With so much change happening all around us, many are looking to do something for ourselves. If you have knowledge and experience of the motor repair business, setting up your own workshop or mobile business could be the break you need.

It’s one of Henry Ford’s most famous quotes, when asked about the about the Model T he replied: “Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants, so long as it is black.”

It’s often regarded as one of the less glamourous sides of the motor trade business, but vehicle repossessions and bailiff work are necessary occupations even in times when the national economy is financially stable.

The reopening of shops, bars and restaurants means taxi and minibus drivers can finally get back to business.