Motorists 'shouldn't cut back on servicing to save money'

UK car owners have been advised that skimping on car servicing costs in a bid to save money could prove to be a false economy.

A survey conducted by swiftcover.com has revealed that around two thirds of British drivers are currently actively looking for ways to reduce their motoring costs this year, due to the challenging financial climate.

It also suggested that more than 750,000 motorists are doing so by skipping their annual car servicing, a move that could potentially create legal problems and increase their risk of an accident.

Robin Reames, claims director at swiftcover.com, said it is vital that cars are kept properly maintained, noting that this is the economically sensible thing to do in the long run.

"No-one wants to hear that their expensive car problems could have been prevented by shelling out a few pounds for a service," he explained.

This comes after a survey from Santander Credit Cards last month revealed that more than three-quarters of car owners are now using their vehicles less in a bid to save money.

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