Third of drivers prioritise garage reputation over price, survey reveals

MyCarNeedsA.com reports on the benefits of online comparison services

Third of drivers prioritise garage reputation over price, survey reveals
MyCarNeedsA.com explains why drivers trust its network of garages and dealerships.

A survey of 17,000 drivers found that 37 per cent would pay more to use a trusted garage.

That’s reflective of the number of MyCarNeedsA.com customers who don’t choose the cheapest option for their repair, whether it’s servicing, MOT, tyres or brakes.

The AA Garage Guide survey highlights how drivers value quality work, but that they sometimes struggle to source and compare quotes from local mechanics to make an informed choice.

The AA survey found that only 10 per cent of drivers shop around for a quote when they’re looking for a mechanic.

This is particularly surprising given the fact many drivers aren’t sure how much they should expect repairs to cost and is contrary to previous surveys and customer trends.

Low numbers of customers shopping around could be a result of the perception that comparing prices from garages can be a bit of a headache.

However, as seen in the travel and insurance sectors, MyCarNeedsA.com provides an online comparison service that is easy, convenient and, more importantly, trusted.

“Quality checked garages”

A Castrol survey found almost three quarters (73 per cent) of car owners said they would use an online comparison service if they knew one was available, but less than a quarter (23 per cent) were aware of such a service.

“MyCarNeedsA.com customers are using our service every day to save time and energy by finding a reputable mechanic to carry out work on their vehicle,” explained a spokesman from MyCarNeedsA.com.

“The days of ringing around garages for quotes and hanging by the phone for a call back are long gone.

“With MyCarNeedsA.com, drivers simply enter what work they need done and we take care of sourcing quotes from our 4,000-strong network of quality checked garages and dealerships.

“Whether the priority is location, cost or garage reviews, customers can rely on MyCarNeedsA.com to make sure they’re getting a top quality and responsibly priced job.”

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