BookMyGarage has revealed independent garages and franchise garages benefitted from a record £134 million of retail work booked via its platform in 2025. The UK’s comparison site for MOTs, servicing & repairs boosted bookings for its sector partners by 39% last year compared to 2024 with 88% for independent garages and 12% for its franchise ...

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Research from FixMyCar has revealed a significant number of UK drivers remain unclear about essential car servicing. Nearly one in three (31.1%) admit to having skipped an annual service, often due to a lack of understanding of car maintenance, types of services or the associated costs. The survey, which asked over a 1,000 UK drivers, ...

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FixMyCar’s Making Tracks Report 2025, has revealed the cost of car repairs continues to climb, while drivers remain price-conscious. Based on thousands of repair quotes and completed jobs processed through FixMyCar’s nationwide network, the report provides a snapshot of the auto repair market and the changing habits of UK drivers. The 2025 edition highlights how ...

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A survey from FixMyCar has highlighted the challenges drivers face when booking garages, with poor service reportedly the biggest deal-breaker. The survey of 2,000 drivers revealed 64% said they would not return to a garage if unhappy with the work. It further highlighted cost, transparency, and trust as other major concerns. Over half (56%) were ...

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BookMyGarage has revealed bookings for air conditioning re-gas and servicing almost quadrupled on the platform during the recent spate of soaring summer temperatures. The comparison website for MOTs, servicing & repairs saw a spike in bookings when temperatures hit 30-degree plus in June and July. In the first half of June as the weather warmed ...

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