A third of UK motorists (32%) have put off getting their car serviced because of financial restraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. BookMyGarage surveyed 10,000 of its subscribers and found that, in addition, a similar number (29%) of drivers delayed servicing procedures simply because their car had covered far fewer miles during lockdown. While more […]
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We believe that it’s important for you know what’s going on in the motoring world. Regulations and laws are constantly changing and being introduced, so it’s our job to keep you updated. From new legal laws, MOT and driving test changes, to the rising costs of cars, we’ll keep you in the loop so that you don’t get caught out.
Heatmap – 148% increase in 20mph zone accidents between 2015 and 2018
Our research shows just 13% of drivers in the UK adhere to 20mph limits, despite these slow zones accounting for more than 10,000 accidents a year. Using Department for Transport (DfT) data, we have built this heatmap to compare how the number of accidents in 20mph zones has changed in each police force across England, […]
Beat the rush – Get your MOT done this August
There will be twice as many drivers needing an MOT this autumn (due to the MOT extensions between March 31st and July 31st). MOT slots are filling up fast and as demand increases, many garages are having to increase their prices and stop offering discounts when booked with a service. Make sure you book your MOT early to […]
BookMyGarage introduces free Summer Safety Check following 75% surge in ‘staycation’ road trips
The number of UK motorists looking to ‘staycation’ this year has rocketed by 75% as Brits scramble to rescue their summer holidays. But with the Government’s six-month MoT extension during COVID-19, and an admission that basic safety checks are not made before setting off on long journeys, millions of cars are potentially unroadworthy. More than […]
MOT Extension Ending: What Happens Next?
On the 25th March, the Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, announced that all car MOTs due after March 30th would be granted a 6-month extension, (12-months in Northern Ireland). Lorries, coaches and buses also had their annual tests suspended. However, this is due to end from August 1st. MOT’s will once again become compulsory for every […]
Safety warning for motorist looking to maximise MOT exemption
The recent Government announcement to extend MOT certificates for drivers by up to six months due to COVID-19 may be welcome news to motorists, but it poses a serious safety question. Our research of Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) MOT data shows giving drivers a six-month break from their MOT test could lead to […]