#23 Staying Ahead in an EV World – Lessons from Cleevely Motors - On The Ramp Podcast

This episode is sponsored by Castrol and The Race Group, to learn more about Castrol Service please visit ⁠https://www.castrol.com/en_gb/united-kingdom/home/partner-with-us/independent-workshops.htmlIn this episode, we sit down with Matt Cleevely, owner of Cleevely Motors, to explore how the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) is reshaping the automotive industry. Matt shares how Cleevely Motors has successfully adapted to meet the growing demand for EV servicing, from investing in staff training to upgrading equipment. He discusses the challenges facing independent garages in the EV market, the differences between customer expectations for EV and traditional servicing, and how Cleevely Motors has built a reputation for quality and reliability. If you’re in the trade or considering transitioning to EV repairs, this episode is full of valuable insights and practical advice. 00:00 – Are EVs the Answer? 12:06 – Introduction 20:33 - Ad Break29:53 – Transitioning to EV Specialisation 40:47 – Did You Ever Doubt Yourself? 51:13 – Do EV Owners Expect the Same Service as Dealers? 1:00:05 – EV Sales Market and Depreciation 1:23:19 – What’s Next for Cleevely? Subscribe for more industry insights and expert conversations.⁠https://beacons.ai/ontheramp#evs #electricvehicle #training #ontheramp #automotiveexcellence #automotivebusiness