eBay’s research reveals that Jeep owners in the UK are the most hands-on with car maintenance.
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eBay, one of the UK’s largest online automotive marketplaces, has identified the UK motorists who are most inclined to handle car maintenance themselves. According to eBay’s research, Jeep owners are the most likely to do their own car maintenance, followed by Chevrolet and Peugeot owners.

The study found that Jeep owners were 81 times more likely to carry out their own maintenance than the average car owner, while Chevrolet owners were 62 times more likely, and Peugeot owners were 47 times more likely. Other brands with high DIY maintenance inclinations included MINI, Vauxhall, SEAT, Škoda, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, and Fiat.

From January to June of this year, the most popular Jeep part purchased on eBay was a replacement battery, followed by a set of two-door edge protector strips and replacement outside under-door mirror air temperature sensors for the Jeep Renegade.

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RankBrand of vehicle ownedDIY Maintenance Index
(100 = average car owner inclination towards DIY maintenance)
1Jeep181
2Chevrolet161
3Peugeot147
4=MINI131
4=Vauxhall131
6SEAT129
7Skoda127
8Mitsubishi125
9Suzuki123
10Fiat120
The Top 10 Vehicles

eBay’s marketplace features millions of new, pre-owned, and Certified Recycled parts, which can be up to 70% cheaper than OEM parts RRP. The platform’s “My Garage” search function makes it easy for users to find the right vehicle parts by entering their registration number. eBay also hosts official brand stores for BMW, Ford, Lexus, MINI, Suzuki, and Toyota, as well as classic brands like Jaguar Classic and Land Rover Classic.

Abir Tewari, UK Director of Commercial Operations Parts & Accessories at eBay, said, “With average garage labor rates in the UK now exceeding £75 per hour, taking on your own car maintenance is a practical way to cut running costs. Our findings show that Jeep drivers are particularly hands-on—they’re nearly twice as likely to perform their own maintenance compared to the average car owner.” Conversely, the study found that Tesla drivers are the least likely to do their own car maintenance, 79 times less likely than the average UK car owner.

RankPart
1017TE Exide EA1000 017 019 Car Battery
2Black Door Edge Protector Strip 2x 12″” Door Protector Black
3Jeep Renegade B1 BU Outside Air Temperature Sensor Under Door Mirror
4Swirl Valve Bypass Resistor Plug Fix for Jeep V6 Diesel OM642
512V Universal Windscreen Wiper Motor with Arm and Blade for Willys Jeep
6ATF +4 Automatic Transmission Fluid MS-9602 MS-7176
7Rear Wiper Blade 10 Jeep Compass
810x VVO® Front Wheel Arch Flare & Trim Moulding Clips Jeep Renegade
9Jeep Renegade 2015 to 2018 Tailored Carpet Car Floor Mats Black 4pc Set”
10Gearbox Automatic Transmission Dipstick For Jeep
The top 10 Parts used

The study used GlobalWebIndex (GWI) data to evaluate car owners’ attitudes towards DIY car maintenance. New car owners were excluded from the research, as they are more likely to use professional services to maintain their vehicle warranties, which usually require routine maintenance to be performed by VAT-registered garages.

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