Tag Archives: Car Maintenance

New research has exposed a huge gulf in the rates charged by mechanics throughout the UK, ranging from £36 to £234 per hour. Overall, the average rate – combining main dealers, independent workshops and fast-fit outlets – is £67 an hour. According to a nationwide study of 6,000 garages by …

Nearly one in five UK drivers admit to running their car, despite knowing it needs repairs, because they can’t afford the bill. According to motoreasy, which manages car maintenance and repairs on behalf of the motorist, men are more inclined to dodge necessary car repairs than women, with 19.5% and …

New research has revealed that most younger motorists don’t know basic car maintenance, leaving two million cars unprepared for the treacherous winter road conditions. More than 55% of drivers aged 17-25 questioned by Inchcape were not fully competent with tasks such as maintaining oil and water levels and checking tyre pressures. …

The average motorist could buy a property with the money they spend on car care over a lifetime, reveals new research. Online car repair marketplace, ClickMechanic, claims we spend £212,904 on maintaining our cars over a 63-year driving career. We’ll also buy a total of 14 cars and spend an …

More than half of motorists aged 25-34 don’t how how to open their car’s bonnet, according to new research. Overall, 71% knew how to open their car bonnet, but one third of women (34%) confessed to not knowing how to pop their car’s hood. Additionally, less than a quarter (24%) …

One in five car owners have skipped maintenance or repairs in the last year, according to new research. The study carried out for Kwik Fit also revealed that many of these seven million drivers are well aware that their neglect will prove more costly in the long run. Almost half …

Carrying out regular checks and basic driveway DIY could prevent 1.5 million MoT failures every year, according to new research. Leading used vehicle warranty provider, Warranty Direct, claims that simple maintenance and replacing some accessible car parts at home could slash the number of MoT failures recorded in the UK …

Formula One presenter Suzi Perry fronts campaign to give women the tools they need to look after their cars. The awareness initiative is in response to an IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) survey of 1,000 women car owners revealing that one in five (22%) are reluctant to deal with …