New research has found that Liverpool is the most expensive UK city* for car insurance, with Manchester and Birmingham the next most pricey.** At the opposite end of the spectrum, Aberdeen was found to be the cheapest city for car insurance of the top 60 most populated UK cities , closely followed by Perth, both […]
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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.
3.8 million drivers choose to keep their car instead of selling it after carrying out repairs
An estimated 3.8 million drivers decide to keep their current car after spending money on repairs, having previously decided they would sell it. Research by Kwik Fit found many drivers are inclined to change their mind about selling their car once they’ve had repairs carried out on it, with a third of motorists saying this […]
Drug driving charges surge by 125% in five years
The number of drug driving charges has risen by 125% to record levels in the last year. The significant rise in the number of charges was found after a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to police forces by BookMyGarage.com to investigate the impact of new drug driving laws introduced five years ago. Of the 27 […]
12.5 million motorists could have skipped their car service because of COVID-19
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 […]
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 […]