MILLIONS of hard-up motorists are putting lives at risk by driving with bad tyres and shot brakes because of soaring garage bills.Younger road users are the most likely to avoid vital safety repairs, with more than half of under-24s saying they are put off by sky-high prices.
Eighty per cent of the 1,502 drivers quizzed by MoT firm Fixter said among the reasons they feel the work is so expensive is thatDrivers urged to buy 4 ‘cheap to insure & reliable’ automatic cars for under £3k Replacing front and rear brake pads can cost up to £500 for small family cars or more than £700 for larger motors such asA Fixter spokesman said: “Cash-strapped Brits are cutting back on crucial maintenance, risking not only costlier fixes down the line but also the safety of themselves and others.”I live in my car & use solar panels for power...