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Nearly Five Million Overseas Holidaymakers Switch to UK

Kwik Fit | Monday 18th July 2022 10:30AM

  • 40% of those switching to a UK break were concerned of flight cancellations
  • More than a third of UK holidaymakers will take their summer break within own region
  • Two thirds of those on domestic breaks will go by car, with the average trip covering 406 miles
  • Tyre problems cause one in five motorway breakdowns, yet only two thirds of drivers will check tyre pressures

Cost of Living Crisis Affects Seven in Ten Drivers

Kwik Fit | Thursday 5th May 2022 9:15AM

  • Over one third of drivers have cut down on car journeys since beginning of the year
  • One in five focusing on a smooth driving style
  • 17% of EV and hybrid drivers have switched from petrol or diesel in 2022 due to spike in costs

Kwik Fit set to star at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Jack Dreyer | Friday 29th April 2022 12:30PM

  • Kwik Fit is delighted to announce that it will be an Official Partner at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard (23-26 June 2022)
  • Kwik Fit will host a number of British Touring Car Championship stars both past and present
  • Kwik Fit will bring a bespoke Kwik Fit Centre to the world-renowned event this summer showcasing it's expertise in the likes of car repair and EV technology.

Pothole Impact on Drivers' Pockets as Cost From Damage Rises by 35%

Kwik Fit | Tuesday 22nd March 2022 12:30PM

  • Kwik Fit PIT Report 2022 reveals record pothole damage repair bill of £1.7bn over last year
  • Up almost half a billion pounds on pre-pandemic level
  • Almost half the nation’s drivers say road conditions are worse than twelve months ago

Increase in Drivers Avoiding Left Hand Lane on Smart Motorways

Kwik Fit | Tuesday 15th February 2022 12:30PM

  • Three quarters of motorists ignoring hard shoulder when in use
  • Only 5% of Brits think smart motorways are as safe as traditional motorways
  • 36% think hard shoulders should be reinstated as soon as possible