Drivers compromise on quality mechanics to save a few bob – even though it might cost more in the long-run
Despite being one of our most valuable assets, UK drivers have shown they would rather save on price than take their car to a reputable garage
WHEN it comes time to taking the car in for service, UK motorists care far more about finding the best price than they do about visiting a reputable mechanic, new research has found.
Despite the fact that it may lead to a need for additional repairs further down the track, Britain's drivers have shown they are willing to take a chance on their vehicle's performance if it means lowering their total service bill.
Conducted by online car servicing provider, Servicing Stop, the survey found that when it came to making a decision on a mechanic, 64 per cent of drivers considered price comparison the most important factor - a shift in consumer behaviour which once saw reputation and brand take precedence over cost.
Findings also showed that most drivers were happy to regularly use a different mechanic to push servicing costs down, with just 26 per cent choosing to visit a garage they had been to before.
CEO and founder of Servicing Stop, Oly Richmond, said that it was surprising Brits were more concerned with the cost of a service rather than the well-being of their vehicle, considering the massive disruption car troubles can cause to everyday life.
“A car is the second most expensive item a person will own, and in this day and age, possibly the first," Richmond said.