Category: MotorEasy

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Skoda Octavia the UK’s ‘most durable car’ says Motoreasy

For many motoring experts, when a vehicle approaches 200,000 miles on the clock, it’s nearing its life expectancy. But there are many vehicles in the UK that have gone further, exceeding the 250,000 mile barrier. And the Skoda Octavia – on sale in Britain since 1998 – tops the list, with more 250,000-mile-plus Octavias on

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Motorists overpaying for servicing and MOT says motoreasy

Four out of five drivers are overpaying for their service and MOT by not booking them together, new research shows. According to the UK’s fastest growing motoring association MotorEasy, up to 85% of a typical car’s scheduled service checks are covered by the same checks conducted by MOT testers. Owners who book their service and

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Customers prefer Independent Garages says motoreasy

Garage satisfaction ratings from 1,100 customers indicate car owners are happier with an independent workshop than a main dealer. But the biggest satisfaction ratings were reserved for MotorEasy network workshops, where customers didn’t need to liaise with mechanics, whether independent or franchised. MotorEasy says its analysis of the survey results indicates that motorists don’t trust

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Diagnostic Checks can cost up to £180 says motoreasy

Franchised dealers are charging up to £180 for a simple car diagnostic check that can take as little as 30 minutes, according to MotorEasy, the car ownership and maintenance service. An investigation of franchised dealers across the country revealed consumers aren’t always getting a fair price when it comes to finding out what’s wrong with

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Car Manufacturers use too much Jargon says motoreasy

Car manufacturers are guilty of confusing drivers with complicated names for common features and simple technology. MotorEasy has revealed some of the most baffling lingo used by car makers as it continues its fight for “plain English” in the UK automotive industry. The car ownership and maintenance service has launched the ‘Lost in Translation’ campaign

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Garages could hold motorists to ransom says motoreasy

Car garages are already using the changes to the way the MOT works to ‘hold motorists to ransom’, according to vehicle ownership and maintenance expert, MotorEasy. Under the new Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency (DVSA) rules, faults found during an MOT are classified as either dangerous, major or minor, with official guidance suggesting that major

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