Car servicing 'may end up saving drivers cash'

Motorists who do not want to lose access to cheaper modified car insurance may be well advised to follow some new advice.

Kwik-Fit has urged vehicle owners not to skimp on servicing in a bid to cut costs.

It stated drivers who do so could end up having to shell out more in the long run.

The company explained small faults can be picked up and rectified during car servicing appointments.

However, if owners fail to take their vehicle to a garage to be looked at, minor problems can develop into something more serious and expensive to repair.

Drivers were also advised they could be putting themselves at risk of an accident - which in turn could jeopardise their low cost insurance cover.

Kwik-Fit issued these comments after conducting research that found seven million motorists plan to cut back on servicing, despite the fact 1.5 million intend to spend an average of £80 in the next year on valeting.

Customer services director David White said: "There's no point in having a gleaming car if it's on the road to nowhere."

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