The price of dwelling disaster has prompted 48% of shoppers to rethink their method to car upkeep and servicing, in accordance with Bumper’s 2024/25 UK Automotive Aftersales Report which polled 4,269 automotive homeowners.
The bulk (90%) plan to maintain their vehicles longer, 51% had been exploring impartial garages for inexpensive servicing, 38% are selecting to not authorise advisory repairs, and 15% reported skipping car servicing due to prices.
James Jackson, co-Founder and CEO of Bumper, mentioned: “The findings reveal a largely proactive method to car upkeep.
“Nevertheless, the price of dwelling disaster has prompted shifts in shopper behaviour, with a good portion of automotive homeowners on the lookout for extra inexpensive choices, delaying non-essential repairs and utilizing monetary help to unfold their servicing prices.
“Belief, price and high quality stay central to shopper decision-making, benefiting sellers nimble sufficient to adapt their aftersales propositions to the altering wants of their clients.
