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.
| Rank | Brand of vehicle owned | DIY Maintenance Index (100 = average car owner inclination towards DIY maintenance) |
| 1 | Jeep | 181 |
| 2 | Chevrolet | 161 |
| 3 | Peugeot | 147 |
| 4= | MINI | 131 |
| 4= | Vauxhall | 131 |
| 6 | SEAT | 129 |
| 7 | Skoda | 127 |
| 8 | Mitsubishi | 125 |
| 9 | Suzuki | 123 |
| 10 | Fiat | 120 |
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.
| Rank | Part |
| 1 | 017TE Exide EA1000 017 019 Car Battery |
| 2 | Black Door Edge Protector Strip 2x 12″” Door Protector Black |
| 3 | Jeep Renegade B1 BU Outside Air Temperature Sensor Under Door Mirror |
| 4 | Swirl Valve Bypass Resistor Plug Fix for Jeep V6 Diesel OM642 |
| 5 | 12V Universal Windscreen Wiper Motor with Arm and Blade for Willys Jeep |
| 6 | ATF +4 Automatic Transmission Fluid MS-9602 MS-7176 |
| 7 | Rear Wiper Blade 10 Jeep Compass |
| 8 | 10x VVO® Front Wheel Arch Flare & Trim Moulding Clips Jeep Renegade |
| 9 | Jeep Renegade 2015 to 2018 Tailored Carpet Car Floor Mats Black 4pc Set” |
| 10 | Gearbox Automatic Transmission Dipstick For Jeep |
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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