UK MOTORISTS PREFER TO FIX MINOR MAINTENCE ISSUES THEMSELVES

More than a third (35%) of UK motorists would rather fix minor car issues themselves than pay for a professional to do it, new research by eBay UK has revealed. The news comes as many car owners face the prospect of fixing advisory notices, following the busiest MOT month of the year in March. Saving money is a key reason for savvy drivers taking it upon themselves to fix problems, but some avoid dealing with issues altogether. According to eBay's study, 34% of motorists delayed getting MOT advisories fixed last year due to rising living costs, with another 33% stating that they were unable to afford the repairs. With one-in-10 claiming they don't think advisories are a big deal, it's no wonder that nearly a quarter (22%) admitted to delaying repairs for as long as possible. The eBay UK research also reveals that the most common MOT failure issues were inoperative lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23%), followed closely by suspension (18%), brake issues (14%) and defective tyres (13%), many of which could be easily avoided.