Third of drivers skip car servicing because of confusion and cost View Image

A significant number of UK drivers are confused about car servicing, with nearly one in three having skipped an annual service, often due to a lack of understanding, according to new research from FixMyCar .

The report found that 14.3% said it was too expensive, 10.9% didn’t think their car needed a service, 9.3% didn’t know a car should be serviced annually, and 7.6% assumed a service wasn’t necessary because their car had passed its MOT. Many drivers mistakenly believe that passing an MOT counts as full servicing.

The Making Tracks: The Auto Repair Report found quotes for core services have risen on average by 7% over the last year, helping to explain why some drivers may delay or skip servicing.

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