
Advice: The Best Cars for New Drivers
FixMyCar discusses which cars are the best for new drivers.
Ellie Dyer-Brown, over 1 year ago 5 mins read
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Prices can vary depending on the make and model of your car. In Bristol, drivers save the most on average by comparing Mobile Mechanic quotes.
Prices can vary depending on the make and model of your car. In Bristol, Ford drivers save the most on average by comparing mobile mechanic repair quotes.
Car Make | Average Price | Average Saving | |
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Ford | £80.00 | - | Get a quote |
Vauxhall | £80.00 | - | Get a quote |
Prices based on the average from the past 3 months
Based on estimates from FixMyCar
If you want to book a mobile mechanic repair in Bristol, you can compare quotes from our network of thousands of garages and mechanics, find the best price and instantly book online.
Bristol has strong connections to the car industry thanks to the iconic British brand Bristol Cars. This manufacturer made vehicles for the rich and famous and rose to prominence after the Second World War. In 2021, an entrepreneur announced plans to revive the brand, to the delight of many fans. Unfortunately, a 2022 study of 25 major cities named Bristol the worst place to drive in Britain based on congestion, air quality, road condition, active bus routes and several other factors.
A Clean Air Zone (CAZ) operates in Bristol to improve air quality and specifically reduce public exposure to nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant produced by traditional combustion engines. This goal is achieved by encouraging the use of cleaner vehicles, such as EVs, and restricting high-pollution vehicles. Many CAZs charge drivers for entering them, though some are non-charging. Before driving in Bristol, it's worth checking online whether you will have to pay for driving through the zone.
Driving in cities like Bristol puts extra strain on your car due to long periods of idling and frequent stopping and starting in traffic. The parts most at risk are the brakes, cooling system and transmission. Manoeuvring into tight parking spaces and navigating busy roads can result in scuffed alloys and dented or scraped bodywork while driving over potholes can throw out your suspension. FixMyCar can help you find affordable repairs and maintenance in Bristol for all these crucial components.
Many people wonder what a mobile mechanic can fix, and the answer is: a lot more than you might think. They can carry out mobile car diagnostics - useful if you're not entirely sure what's wrong with your car - parts replacements, servicing, and general maintenance.
Certain jobs that are more complex are better suited to a regular car workshop environment, such as clutch and head gasket replacement, especially for bigger engines.
If you can't find any local garages or you don't want the hassle of taking your car in, you can use FixMyCar to find a mobile mechanic who will come to you. Our network of mobile mechanics makes life easier for thousands of motorists each year by carrying out car repairs at a location of their choice.
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