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Drivers cut back on miles to cut costs
- 9 March 2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Nearly two thirds of UK motorists are reducing their vehicle usage to cut fuel bills According to new research by BookMyGarage, 64% of UK motorists are driver less often than before as a result of the cost-of-living crisis The research also found that nearly half (49%) of the 2,113 motorists surveyed are driving [...] -
EV services up to a third cheaper
- 23 February 2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
New research has found that electric vehicles are up to a third cheaper to service than petrol, diesel and hybrids According to BookMyGarage, servicing an EV costs an average of £103, compared to £163 for diesel, £159 for hybrids and £151 for petrol cars Furthermore, overall average maintenance bills are up [...] -
BookMyGarage launches mobile mechanic service
- 16 December 2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
BookMyGarage has announced the addition of mobile mechanics to its service offering after its latest study revealed that 68% of customers would consider making the most of a mobile workforce The new service means motorists can now book a mechanic to service or repair their vehicles at their home or [...] -
MOT tester disqualifications surging
- 30 September 2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
New data has found that almost 700 MOT testers have been disqualified in the last two years, representing a rise of 49% compared to the previous two years According to data obtained from the DVSA by Bookmygarage, disqualifications usually occurs following improper or careless practices during the test procedure, or [...] -
BookMyGarage celebrates booking landmark
- 23 February 2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Over five million drivers have now used BookMyGarage to find the most appropriate repairer to carry out MOTs, services and repairs The milestone arrived after the comparison site for motorists saw a record-breaking two million drivers obtain instant prices to book in 2021 alone The increase represents a 45% rise [...] -
Brits driving their cars into the ground
- 18 September 2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
More than half of British drivers don’t get problems with their cars checked until three months after they have appeared, according to new research A survey of more than 1,000 British drivers conducted by BookMyGarage, found that Britons are risking road accidents, worsening damage and steeper repair bills, as a [...]