Young drivers are delaying major car repairs in an effort to save money as the cost-of-living crisis continues to grip the country, a worrying new survey suggests.
An RAC poll of 3,102 motorists showed that 37% of those aged 17 to 24 are putting off work to mend their vehicles. This could lead to "far larger" bills in future as problems escalate, the motoring services company warned.
Some 16% of young people surveyed are delaying major repairs, which could include replacing handbrakes or cracked windscreens. Minor repairs such as fixing small oil leaks or replacing brake discs are being postponed by 28% of young drivers.
