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Do you really need to pay hundreds at the dealer or local mechanic every time your car needs attention?

What if most of the work could be done at home, with minimal tools, less money, and way more satisfaction? In this video, we break down the results of a recent poll with over 600 responses from real drivers about how they service their cars — and the answers may surprise you.

The data shows that only 9% of car owners stick with franchise dealers, usually to protect warranty or resale value. Around 33% trust their local mechanic.

But a massive 58% either do some or most of their own car maintenance, and 17% go all in, doing everything themselves. That means most people aren’t paying high hourly rates. Instead, they’re changing oil, replacing filters, swapping spark plugs, and even tackling brake jobs with their own hands.

So what’s stopping everyone else? In this video, we’ll address the most common barriers drivers face when it comes to DIY car maintenance.

Complexity is the first hurdle — many people open the bonnet and see only a mess of wires, pipes, and plastic covers.

But once you break it down, jobs like an oil change or replacing an air filter are straightforward. You’ll pay £40–£50 per hour for a mechanic to do these basics, yet you could do them yourself with just a socket set and a bit of time.

Another barrier is space. Not everyone has a driveway or garage, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work on your car.

We’ll discuss how to make use of public parking areas or countryside lay-bys, and why having a friend around is useful if you suddenly need a part or a tool you didn’t expect. Tools themselves can feel like a barrier, especially with the rise of Torx bolts and manufacturer-specific fittings. But as we’ll show, once you buy the right kit for your type of car — German, French, Japanese — those tools serve you for years.

Confidence is often the biggest issue. Nobody wants to risk breaking their car. Yet confidence builds step by step. Watch a guide, follow a forum post, or even better, team up with a friend who’s done it before. Most car repairs boil down to unbolting a part and bolting the new one back on. And with the right diagnostic tool, you can even reset service intervals, register new batteries, and avoid unnecessary garage trips altogether.

Why should you bother? Because the savings are huge. A dealer service can run £300–£500. Doing it yourself, you’re only paying for oil, filters, and fluids — often less than a third of that cost.

It also means you can service more frequently. Instead of one expensive yearly service, you might change your oil every six months and still spend less overall. The benefits don’t stop there. By keeping receipts and recording your work, you create a service history that builds trust when you sell the car.

In the video, we cover all the basics you can take on yourself:
Oil and filter changes
Spark plugs and ignition maintenance
Brake pads and discs
Coolant, power steering, and differential fluid swaps
Cabin, air, and fuel filters
Battery changes and ECU coding

You’ll also hear why buying cheap tools is a false economy, how to choose the right diagnostic scanner, and how regular DIY maintenance maximises reliability.

So, do you really need to hand over your keys every time a light comes on? Or is it time to start taking control of your car maintenance, saving money, and learning new skills along the way? Watch now and decide for yourself.

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