8:18 am, April 30, 2014
MOTORISTS spend more on servicing and maintaining their cars than they do on car insurance.
WhoCanFixMyCar says that while drivers may think that by delaying the replacement of their car they are saving money, they are suffering when it comes to maintaining and keeping their older cars on the road.
The company has found that the average fully-comprehensive insurance policy was £533 in quarter four 2013, with average servicing, maintenance and repair spend per vehicle at £554.
WhoCanFixMyCar said: ‘Ask a British motorist about the cost of keeping a car over the past few years, and you’ll quickly understand why running costs spark such debate: Fuel price increases, rising VED (road tax), insurance, parking, road tolls and congestion charges all add up.
‘So its of little surprise that we are keeping our cars for longer to keep costs down: the average car on UK roads is now 7.7 years old, up from 6.7 years old in 2004.’
Used by more than 31,000 car owners, www.WhoCanFixMyCar.com provides motorists with a simple way to find their local garage or mechanic. Site visitors enter their vehicle details, postcode and requirements, and nearby garages provide a job quote and any additional information required. Motorists book in with their chosen garage based on location, price and – most importantly – detailed feedback provided by the garage’s previous customers.
