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The vehicle subscription service Wagonex has highlighted the importance of regular servicing as they reveal the most expensive parts of the UK for car repairs and maintenance.<\/p>\n
The study, which took data from 55 garages across the country, found that 66 percent of motorists pay over \u00a3200 for their car to be fully serviced.<\/p>\n
Toby Kernon, founder and CEO of Wagonex, explained that the cost-of-living crisis has led to a growing number of motorists neglecting to get their car serviced, despite the increased risk of serious issues.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cIt\u2019s clear that maintaining a car is a sustainable investment, but it\u2019s paramount to ensuring the roads are a safe place for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike.<\/p>\n
\u201cEnsuring your car is fully up to date with MOTs, servicing and car parts is crucial in ensuring driver safety, but with less drivers being able to afford routine servicing and maintenance, it\u2019s becoming more of a concern.\u201d<\/p>\n
READ MORE: <\/strong> ‘I’m a mechanic – adding something to your fuel doubles the life of your car’<\/strong><\/p>\n According to Wagonex, the most expensive place to service a car in the UK is the South West, in which drivers typically pay \u00a3314.47.<\/p>\n London also proved to be costly for motorists in need of vehicle maintenance, costing on average \u00a3253.94 for a full service.<\/p>\n In comparison, the cheapest place for a service in the UK is the North East, with motorists typically charged \u00a3163.99.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Toby also noted that subscription services such as Wagonex include maintenance fees in the cost, ensuring that the vehicle is well serviced.<\/p>\n He added: \u201cSubscription can alleviate these concerns, reducing the worry drivers may have about keeping up with the ever-growing costs of cars and their upkeep, such as servicing and maintenance \u2013 which can become costly for older vehicles.<\/p>\n \u201cFor EVs, this is particularly valuable as most are unclear on the running costs, such as replacement batteries.\u201d<\/p>\n Wagonex\u2019s study also found that drivers are typically paying significantly more than average for their vehicle\u2019s annual MOT test.<\/p>\n Whilst the Department of Transport states that drivers should pay \u00a340 for an MOT, the average cost for motorists across the UK is \u00a347.95, an increase of nearly 20 percent.<\/p>\n According to the report, the most expensive place to get a vehicle MOT tested is in Scotland, where prices are typically over \u00a313 higher at \u00a353.71.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/mechanic-motorist-shake-hands-4983942.jpg?r=1695996340424\")
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