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There are approximately 30,000,000 cars licensed in the UK, with 73% of UK households owning at least one. With so many drivers on the UK’s roads, it is essential for individuals to ensure they maintain their vehicle. Even aside from large-scale accidents and damages, smaller scrapes and general wear and tear can also be cause for concern for many of Britain’s motorists. This is one reason why, in 2006, total net premiums for motor insurance in the UK came to £10.3 billion. In the same year, motorists filed £8.0 billion-worth of claims, suggesting there is a high volume of people who suffer mishaps on the road and are faced with the inevitable headache of arranging for their vehicle to be fixed. In 2005, there were 30,973 registered vehicle repair companies in the UK, so the nation’s drivers have plenty of options to choose from when considering repairing their mode of transport. However, there are actually around 1.3 million complaints each year from customers who are unhappy with the service offered by their chosen garage, with an estimated 4 in 10 garages said to be providing a poor service. After suffering at the hands of a ‘cowboy mechanic’ or sub-standard repair-shop, the motorist is then forced to pay yet more in order to rectify their mistake, hopefully going to a more trustworthy company and costing consumers in the UK an average of £170m a year. It is important then, that drivers make the right choices in the first place when confronted with a car repair-related situation. In fact, in 2006, the National Consumer Council (NCC) even issued a plan for the car repair trade to end what were called ‘scandalous practices’, in order to better protect customers. With a deadline of September 2007, the plan aimed to encourage garages to adopt codes of good practice, to ensure that drivers avoided unnecessary problems and received fair treatment. Despite the plan, there remain businesses who aim to rip off their customers and who do not provide a reliable service. Avoiding these and going to a professional, reputable garage will save you both time and money and not to mention avoiding paying for unnecessary or faulty parts, or high labour costs. Furthermore, there will also be no need to return to the garage due to further problems resulting from a poor job, and a vehicle will survive for a longer period without needing any extra work. Indeed, when considering the different car insurance UK options, an important element to take into account is the garage or repair shop you are likely to use. By choosing the right garage, the relationship between you and the mechanic has the potential to be a positive one, and can give you more of a feel that you are paying for a valid and honest service.
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Adam Singleton writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
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