The Hassle of Ownership - Quarter of Motorists Hate Getting Their Cars Serviced - But There Is an Easier Way!

Time is precious. And travel is a pain, especially if you have to do it without your car. And for many motorists, these are often the first thoughts that enter their heads when the time comes to repair, service, or MOT their faithful metal steeds. Ironic, really, because the more diligently you maintain a car, the less time it may need in a garage, and the more it can keep you mobile.

Nonetheless, it is a chore. And you can’t be blamed for thinking like this - in fact, you wouldn’t be alone, according to new research from the RAC. Apparently, more than a quarter of UK drivers (27%) say they find car maintenance a real “hassle”. From costly repairs to inconvenient booking systems, it’s no wonder that many simply put it off - despite the obvious dangers of doing so.

Believe it or not, nearly a third (30%) of motorists admitted to delaying repairs or servicing, which of course, leads to a ticking time bomb of mechanical issues.

What’s Stopping Drivers from Maintaining Their Cars?

The RAC’s survey of over 1,400 drivers revealed that:

• 68% of drivers said that the time involved in getting to and from the garage was a pain. 22% depended on friends and family for a lift, 10% used public transport, and 4% had to pay for a cab!
• This beat the annoyance of being without a car (47%).
• Not knowing how long the car would be out of action was another major bugbear at 42%.
• Meanwhile, 28% admitted to delaying work due to the cost.
• Owners were also concerned about garages finding more problems to fix when a car was in for service (this happened to 28%).
• 35% of drivers have to travel five miles or more to a garage (rising to as high as 48% if you live in a rural location). As many as 7% of drivers have to travel over 20 miles to their preferred garage, accounting for a staggering 2.4 million car owners!

How MotorEasy Makes Car Maintenance… Easy

The good news is that MotorEasy can help to take the stress, cost uncertainty, and confusion out of car maintenance. Think of it as a one-stop shop for everything your car needs - whether that’s a routine service, an MOT, or unexpected repairs.

Here’s how they help address each of the major pain points uncovered by the RAC:

• Save Time - Book online in just a few clicks. MotorEasy handles all communications with a vetted, local garage - you simply drop off your car, and they take care of the rest. No more phoning around.
• Save Money - MotorEasy servicing is up to 40% cheaper than main dealers, and all quotes are clear and transparent. You also have access to flexible payment plans for larger repair jobs.
• MOT & Servicing in One Go - You can bundle your MOT with your service, perfect for ticking off your annual maintenance in one go, with less disruption to your schedule.
• Tailored to Your Needs - Choose the right service level for your car - from interim (6 months/6,000 miles) to full or manufacturer-specified services (12 months/12,000 miles), depending on what’s due.
• Peace of Mind - With additional services like warranty cover, GAP insurance, repairs protection, and more, you can cover all bases - from breakdowns to accident recovery.