Autotech Connect has unveiled a Cybercrime Audit service to help independent repairers identify and understand growing digital risks.
According to the UK government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025, 43% of UK businesses, or about 612,000 organisations, experienced a cybersecurity breach or attack in the past 12 months.
Meanwhile, over 560,000 new cyber threats are being discovered every day with 81% of businesses targeted small and medium-sized enterprises.
This means cybercrime is one of the fastest-growing threats to the automotive aftermarket, which is increasingly reliant on connected tools, cloud-based systems and digital infrastructure.
High exposure
Darren Dowling, client services director at Autotech Connect, said: “Most independent garages aren’t aware of how exposed they are. These businesses rely on a growing range of connected technologies, from EV charging points and diagnostic tools to customer-facing apps and cloud-based software, but few have the defences in place to match.”
In response, Autotech Connect has now developed nationwide programme of cybercrime audits to identify vulnerabilities before attackers do. The 32-point audit evaluates a workshop’s digital infrastructure across several critical areas. It includes vulnerability assessments of routers, firewalls, and firmware, as well as checks on IT setup and performance.
Dowling said:
“Today’s attack surfaces stretch far beyond the office desktop. Threats like phishing, business email compromise, and supply chain attacks aren’t limited to large corporations. Even a breach at an independent garage could expose customer records, supplier information, or potentially compromise vehicle control systems.”
Autotech Connect’s audits are designed to identify digital exposure and then improve resilience through practical, preventative measures.
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