Younger drivers rethink traditional car servicing as demand for at-home convenience grows
- Almost two thirds (63%) of 18 to 24-year-olds would choose at-home car servicing over a traditional garage
- AA Mobile Mechanics now work from home. Yours.
- Almost a third (32%) of drivers have previously delayed or ignored a required but non-urgent car repair
- AA says at-home servicing can offer motorists the same convenience they have come to expect from other everyday services
- “Regular servicing is one of the best ways to help reduce the risk of an unexpected breakdown” – Matt Bedford, Managing Director, AA Car Care
We now work from home. Yours.
With more people hybrid working and looking for convenient ways to get everyday jobs sorted, younger drivers are increasingly open to having their car serviced at home.
Recent AA polling of 12,433 drivers found that, when given the choice between a traditional garage and at-home servicing, almost two thirds (63%) of 18 to 24-year-olds would choose to have their car serviced at home. More than half (52%) of 25 to 34-year-olds would make the same choice.
Regular servicing can help identify potential problems before they become bigger issues, reducing the risk of an unexpected breakdown. And there is no need to take time out of the day to get the car to a garage – it can be serviced at home while you get on with yours.
AA Mobile Mechanics bring car care directly to homes and workplaces, carrying out:
- interim, full and major services
- brake disc and pad replacements
- fault finding
Drivers can book a two-hour arrival window to fit around their day, with clear, upfront pricing and no AA membership required.
At-home car servicing offers drivers greater convenience
For many of us, having everyday services come directly to our door is now part of life, from online shopping and supermarket deliveries to ordering food from our phones.
Car servicing and repairs can work in much the same way, with a qualified mechanic coming to the driveway or workplace rather than the driver having to take their car to a garage.
For households juggling work, childcare and other commitments, this can remove some of the inconvenience associated with arranging lifts, relying on public transport or taking time away from work.
Almost a third of drivers have delayed car repairs
Separate AA research conducted in September highlights why having greater choice over where vehicle maintenance takes place could be useful.
Almost a third (32%) of drivers nationally said they had previously delayed or ignored a required car repair that was not considered urgent when reported.
Being unable to do without a vehicle, finding the time to arrange repairs and other everyday pressures can all make it tempting to put non-urgent work off.
AA Mobile Mechanics offer an alternative to the traditional garage
AA Mobile Mechanics provide manufacturer-standard servicing and many common repairs at a location chosen by the customer, whether that's at home or work.
Drivers receive upfront pricing before work begins, while fully qualified mechanics use high-quality parts and digital vehicle health checks to help identify potential issues before they become more serious.
The service is designed to complement traditional garages by giving motorists greater choice over how and where they have their vehicle maintained.
Regular car servicing can help prepare vehicles for winter driving conditions
With colder and wetter weather approaching, regular servicing can help identify issues with batteries, tyres, brakes and other components before they develop into unexpected problems or breakdowns.
Matt Bedford, Managing Director, AA Car Care, said:
“We've become used to everyday services coming to us. We can have our weekly shop delivered to the doorstep, order dinner from our phone and have countless other products arrive the next day, so there's no reason why servicing your car should always mean taking time out of your day to visit a garage.
For busy drivers, at-home servicing offers a practical and convenient alternative. Instead of travelling to and from a garage or waiting for work to be completed, drivers can get on with their normal routine while an experienced mechanic services their car on the driveway or at their workplace.
Regular servicing is one of the best ways to help reduce the risk of an unexpected breakdown. Identifying worn components or potential problems early can improve reliability and help drivers avoid more expensive repairs later on.
As winter approaches and temperatures begin to fall, now is a sensible time to make sure your vehicle is ready for colder weather and the tougher driving conditions ahead.”
Media contact: AA Press Office on 01256 495969 or [email protected]
Yonder received 12,433 responses from AA members to its online poll between the 14th and 22nd July 2026 and 12,441 responses between 10th and 16th September 2026. Yonder is a member of the British Polling Council and abides by its rules.