How Car Servicing Plans help you Budget for Car Maintenance

Recent research suggests that many Brits are forced to keep their cars off the road because they can’t afford necessary repairs. Some are in this situation because they have put off regular car servicing only to be landed with costly repairs when something goes wrong.

We all know that prevention is better than cure but as car servicing is an annual or bi-annual event, it is not always feasible for motorists to have the funds available to pay for a car service in one lump sum payment.

No matter what the age, mileage and condition of your vehicle, it will require repairs at some point as a result of everyday wear and tear. Regular servicing can mitigate the long-term impact of this wear and tear by identifying any potential issues and correcting them there and then before they escalate, resulting in costly repairs later on.

Monthly payments are the de facto imbursement method for most household bills, because they enable people to budget on a monthly basis rather than face one-off costs that they are not expecting. However, how many people can say they budget monthly for their car servicing and repairs? Whilst many of us know that planning in advance and putting aside money for car servicing and repairs is the sensible option, budgeting in reality is not always straightforward unless you are following a plan.

Participating in a car servicing plan can eliminate the hassle and worry of unexpected one-off payments for regular car maintenance. By paying a small amount each month into a car servicing plan, motorists can rest assured that when their annual service is due, the money is ready and the service can take place without delay. Not only does this allow motorists to budget for their car maintenance, but it can also save them money in the long run as a regularly serviced vehicle is less likely to require repairs than one which has not been serviced for some time.

What are the main benefits of car servicing plans?

• Inflation-proof as the price of parts and labour is fixed for a certain period of time
• Spread the cost of motoring expenses — allowing you to budget more easily
• Peace of mind as you won’t have any unexpected payments for car servicing
• Save money as regular servicing helps reduce the likelihood of future repairs

Thanks to a new service from the Good Garage Scheme, motorists can now budget for their car servicing and reduce the likelihood of unnecessary repairs. The Good Garage Scheme Car Servicing Plan helps motorists to keep their cars on the road and in good condition.

To find out more about these servicing plans please visit the Good Garage Scheme website.