New industry report reveals key trends shaping the UK aftermarket

15 April 2026  

BookMyGarage has published its first industry report, drawing on its own platform data alongside garage market insights to provide a data-led view of how UK motorists are booking MOTs, servicing and repairs and what this means for garages.

The BookMyGarage 2025 Aftermarket Insights Industry Report combines data from millions of real booking interactions with surveys of garage owners and motorists, delivering a snapshot of trends and changing consumer behaviour as well as workshop demand across the UK aftermarket.

Alongside its demonstration of the £134m worth of work generated for garage partners by the platform, the report highlighted several interesting findings.

On the topic of MOT pricing, 62% of garage owners who responded said they wanted to see an increase in the cost of an MOT, with over two-thirds favouring a price between £55 and £65.

While 64% of the drivers surveyed had not used a mobile mechanic before, 68% said they would consider it in the future.

The analysis of pricing also highlighted some interesting trends. While some standard repairs, such as clutch and brake replacements, saw their average costs rise in line with inflation over the last 12 month, there were some which were lower than last year.

Other areas covered by the report include trends in the age and types of vehicles booked on the platform, and the business outlook and challenges of its garage partners. The status of EV bookings and garage capacity to take on this work is also covered, as is the platform’s users’ search patterns, which show, for example, that drivers are increasingly prioritising convenience with ‘distance’ being the primary motivator for drivers searching on the platform rather than price.

Commenting on the launch of the report, Karen Rotberg, Co‑Founder of BookMyGarage, said. “This report marks an important milestone for us. For the first time, we’re sharing our platform data and garage market insight to help the industry better understand how driver behaviour is evolving – and where the real opportunities lie for garages.”

Click here to access the report