BookMyGarage in the press

Press articles

• Electric cars are 'significantly cheaper' to service than petrols and diesels - but we're on course to have a shortage of qualified mechanics to work on them
  The Daily Mail - February 2023
• Garages urged to adapt to growing EV servicing demand
  MotorTrader - February 2023
• 10 classic cars becoming tax and MOT exempt in 2023 - including BMW, Ford and more
  The Daily Express - January 2023
• 'More problems likely to occur!' Drivers urged to service cars despite rising costs
  Express - December 2022
• Number of drivers with automatic-only licences doubles in a decade with 1.1m motorists not qualified to change gear - but it may be the BEST decision
  Mail Online - November 2022
• Rise in rogue MOT testers
  Mail Online - September 2022
• Warning: Drivers trying to save fuel could see air con 'stop functioning altogether'
  Express - August 2022
• Electric cars are more likely to FAIL their MOT test – here’s why and how to avoid it
  The Sun - August 2022
• Cost of car repairs to rise in second half of the year: Three in five garages will hike prices due to a shortage of parts and higher energy prices
  This is Money - July 2022
• Drivers warned of 'likely' MOT price rises next month ahead of surging demand
  MSN - July 2022
• BookMyGarage.com launched as first electric vehicle servicing and MOT comparison site
  Electrifying - June 2022
• Electric car breakdown costs almost three times higher than petrol and diesel vehicles
  Express - April 2022
• Motor trade urges Government to rethink MoT proposals
  Motor Trader News - April 2022
• BookMyGarage celebrates miltstone
  PMM Online - March 2022
• ROAD HOGS Can I be fined for tailgating and what is the two second rule?
  The Sun - February 2022
• The menace of tailgating in the UK highlighted by study
  Daily Record - December 2021
• One-in-five classic cars fail the MOT test, despite not legally requiring one
  The Garage - September 2021
• MOT test numbers rebound as garages prepare for ‘Super September’ surge
  Express - August 2021
• Want the best chance of passing your MOT first time? Buy a Ferrari, says bookmygarage
  Alphabet - June 2021
• Massive number of nearly new cars 'would fail MOTs'
  Daily Record - June 2021
• Positive outlook for garages as April MOT bookings soar 160% year-on-year
  The Garage - May 2021
• Workshops urged to maximise market share
  Motor Trader News - March 2021
• Combined MOT and service bookings soar in February as consumers seek peace of mind
  Automotive Industry Digest - March 2021
• Diesel car MOT emissions failures rise 240%
  Motoring Research - February 2021
• Bookings for MOTs and services surge 80% as national lockdown is announced
  Alphabet - January 2021
• Scottish drivers enjoy UK's cheapest car insurance
  Edinburgh News - December 2020
• The most expensive cities for car insurance revealed
  Portsmouth News - December 2020
• Drug driving rates have more than doubled, with legal and illegal drug users risking conviction
  Yorkshire Post - October 2020
• Millions may have skipped getting their car serviced because of pandemic
  Car Dealer Magazine - September 2020
• Third of UK motorists have put off car servicing because of coronavirus Millions may have skipped getting their car serviced because of pandemic
  Yahoo News - September 2020
• Over 12 million drivers may have skipped car servicing due to financial problems caused by Covid-19
  Honest John - September 2020
• Only 13% of drivers stick to 20mph limits
  Fleetworld - August 2020
• Dealers look to extend workshop working hours for MoTs
  Motor Trader - August 2020
• MOT test warning: Many vehicles in need of extra repair work as major failures found
  Express - August 2020
• The six-month MOT test extension expires in August - but figures reveal most owners have recently snubbed it and had cars tested
  Mail Online - July 2020
• MOTORISTS URGED TO PERFORM KEY SAFETY CHECKS
  Bodyshopmag - July 2020
• One in 10 motorists taking ‘dangerous defects’ risk
  Fleet News - July 2020
• BookMyGarage argues MOT extension poses safety risk
  PMM - July 2020
• MOT decision leaves 1 in 10 at ‘dangerous defects’ risk
  Aftermarket Online - July 2020
• One-in-10 vehicles emerged from lockdown with ‘dangerous defects’
  AM Online - July 2020
• How MOT test extensions have 'serious safety risk' for millions of UK motorists
  Daily Star - July 2020
• Smartdriverclub adds car service booking to connected car services
  Fleetworld - April 2018
• BookMyGarage ranked 35 in fastest growing company list
  AM Online - February 2018
• It’s a family affair as BookMyGarage and topEngineer join forces
  Workshop Magazine - September 2017
• Entrepreneur’s success with comparison site
  The News, Portsmouth - February 2017
• 7 ways to make money from your car
  AOL Money - January 2017
• Fixing up the garage industry
  BQ Business Quarter - January 2017
• Costs on the Rise
  The Sun - December 2016
• Motorists get a chance to drive a hard bargain
  Evening Standard - November 2016
• Is Video App Technology the Future for Garages?
  Professional Motor Mechanic magazine - September 2016
• Infotainment test: best in-car entertainment systems reviewed
  Auto Express - May 2016
• Garage Bookings Driven By Trust
  PR Newswire - April 2016
• Half of British drivers don’t deal with car troubles
  Express - September 2015
• Motorist’s Organisation launches garage comparison website
  MotorTrader.com - August 2015
• Online service booking facility rolled out after £1m investment
  AM-Online - August 2015