Cost-of-living pressures have forced nearly one-in-four Australian motorists to delay or stop essential car maintenance, according to a new study by Compare the Market.
The car insurance comparison experts’ nationally representative survey of more than 1,000 Australians found 19% admit to servicing their car less often, while 4% have alarmingly stopped getting their car serviced and cleaned altogether.
About 22% of drivers said they clean their car less often due to rising living expenses.
For the full results, please attribute: https://www.comparethemarket.com.au/car-insurance/features/car-maintenance-survey-2025/
The survey also revealed where and how often Australians typically serviced their vehicles, along with cleaning routine habits.
Compare the Market’s Executive General Manager of General Insurance, Adrian Taylor, warned avoiding essential car maintenance could risk voiding some car insurance claims.
“It’s important to maintain your car regularly according to the manufacturer’s recommendations to ensure safe driving,” Mr Taylor said.
“We have all-too-often seen accidents recorded on dash cameras, such as wheels coming off on the highway or a loss of traction in the rain.
“If it is found that your vehicle, prior to the accident, was not roadworthy, your insurer could potentially deny a claim – potentially leaving you thousands out-of-pocket to pay for your own repairs and repairs of a third party if you are found to be at fault.
“While cost-of-living pressures may push you to put off servicing your car, it’s simply not worth the risk.”
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For the full results, please attribute: https://www.comparethemarket.com.au/car-insurance/features/car-maintenance-survey-2025/
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