Majority of motorists knowingly drive faulty car

19 July 2022  

52% of UK motorists have used their car knowing it needs repairing, a new survey has found.
The research,from ClickMechanic, also showed that 62% of those questioned said surprise breakdowns were the caused more stress than anything else car ownership-related.

Commenting on the survey, Andrew Jervis, co-founder of ClickMechanic, said: “Many of us rely on our car to go about our daily lives and cannot imagine not having it there .We think this might be why so many people risk taking their vehicles on the road, even when they’re not sure of the safety or capability of their vehicle. Most of the time car problems are not too serious and can be resolved with a quick fix by a mechanic.”

On the stress surrounding surprise problems, unforeseen repair work, Andrew added: “Repairs can be costly, but most can be avoided with regular MOTs, annual servicing, and getting even small problems fixed as soon as possible.”

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