Chinese EV boom exposes major crisis as mechanics unprepared to fix cars - 'There's a big gap'

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Chinese electric vehicles have become more dominant over the past few years, but industry experts have warned that the UK is dangerously unprepared to repair them when issues arise.Drivers have started flocking to low-cost electric vehicles from Chinese manufacturers, although mechanics and insurers have cautioned drivers over a severe shortage of trained technicians, long waits for replacement parts and growing fears that the country's repair infrastructure simply cannot keep up.Brands such as BYD, MG Motor and Xpeng have seen explosive growth in the UK over the past two years, driven by lower prices and aggressive expansion.

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BYD alone sold 51,422 vehicles in the UK in 2025, up 567 per cent from just 8,700 the previous year, making it the fastest-growing car brand in the UK.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say It now also holds a 3.6 per cent share of the UK EV market, second only to Tesla, while the BYD Dolphin Surf is one of the cheapest electric cars currently available, starting...

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