Auto Capital Supplying New Vans Amidst National Shortage
Record demand for electricians, plumbers and builders see shortage of vans
Electricians, plumbers, and builders are currently in high demand, and post-Brexit, the UK is experiencing an unprecedented skills shortage, with the services far exceeding the supply.
This shortage has been on the horizon for a number of years now. A labour market report published in April 2019 found that the electrician and plumber skills gap in the UK was set to widen.
Even if there were a 33% increase in the number of additional electricians and plumbers qualifying in 2020, 2021 and 2022, by 2023 the UK would still be short by as many as 10,000. – talk-business.co.uk
It isn’t just electricians and plumbers too, however. The IHS Markit Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index found that British construction activity increased at the fastest rate in nearly seven years during May 2021.
Meanwhile, the latest Trade Survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) shows that builders saw enquiries rise at their fastest rate in 10 years. Compared to the final two months of 2020, the study also found that during the first quarter of this year:
The rise in demand is thought to be related to people spending more time at home during the pandemic and, as a result, looking to make improvements. With Covid restrictions set to ease further next month, and fewer people going on holiday abroad this summer, demand is likely to continue rising. - Trade Survey from the Federation of Master Builders
But what does all this mean for Auto Capital?
It isn’t all doom and gloom though. Even though many people all over Britain have been left frustrated by the waiting times electricians, plumbers, and builders are giving, vehicle suppliers like Auto Capital are helping to alleviate the problem.
Sales of new vans in the UK came close to record levels during the first six months of 2021 due to a boom in home deliveries and the economy reopening. According to the Office for National Statistics, demand for new vans is at an all-time high as we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Industry experts say this is largely due to the rapid growth of online shopping and home deliveries, the demand for electricians, plumbers, and builders, as well as the introduction of so-called "clean air zones" in several cities, which prompted businesses to invest in new vehicles. Now, with the economy reopening, demand is stronger than ever.
In the first six months of the year more than 191,500 vans were sold, the third highest total on record. – www.bbc.co.uk/business
Auto Capital is the UK’s largest indoor showroom for vans and cars and “clean air zones” are no longer a problem as every van and car we provide is ULEZ compliant and comes with the manufacturer’s warranty, ensuring they’ve passed all the government guidelines and regulations. You know what? That saves you a truckload of money over time.
What vans do we supply?
Auto Capital is your best choice for getting a new van. We provide the best deals around, we’ve got the widest selection available, from minibuses, Luton vans, Tippers, Dropsides, Pick-ups, or Combi-vans, our customer service is unrivalled, and you simply won’t find better after-care anywhere.
Our Sales Team will assist with everything, from helping to choose the right van for you, the products and accessories you may need from our one-stop shop, as well as competitive insurance policies and road tax.
We prepare our vehicles to the highest standards in the business. Our own purpose-built, fully equipped workshops are all approved by the RAC and all the vehicles we deal with are extensively road-tested, evaluated, and appraised during the preparation process so that you have peace of mind, all the time.
There may be a crisis out there on the roads, but by choosing Auto Capital, you’ll sail right past.