Sometimes, the 12:30 kick-off can feel like an unlucky draw.
You’re either up at the crack of dawn to set off on a long away trip or swept up trying to get everything done on a Saturday morning before you can enjoy the game.
And if you’re worried about the chance of penalties, look no further than the risks of driving without an MOT - it can land you an upfront £100 fine, that could rise as high as £1,000! It pays to sort your MOT test out in good time, as well as keeping on top of regular car servicing to ensure your vehicle is safe to drive and road legal for the year ahead.
With more Saturday MOT options near to major stadiums than you might think, and an MOT taking 45-60 minutes to complete, it couldn’t be easier to book yours at a time that works for you by comparing instant prices through BookMyGarage.com.
Over 2/3 of UK professional football and rugby fans can compare local garages to book their MOT or service during the game
Looking at available garages on BookMyGarage.com, we found that fans of 78% of professional football and rugby teams in England, Scotland and Wales can book a Saturday appointment at a local garage to have their MOT test and/or service done during their team’s next lunchtime fixture.
For drivers attending matches in the Premier League or SkyBet Championship, the only ground you won’t be able to book a Saturday MOT near is Brighton’s American Express Stadium. All the others have at least one option within 3 miles of the action.
If your plans - or the schedule - changes, you can amend your booking for free right up until the day of your appointment.
There are no upfront fees either – you just pay the garage directly once the work is done.
How does your team compare?
We entered the ground postcode of every team in the following leagues into BookMyGarage.com to find out how many local garages offer Saturday appointments to UK sports fans:
- Barclays Premier League
- SkyBet Championship
- SkyBet League One
- SkyBet League Two
- Gallagher Premiership Rugby
- RFU Championship
- United Rugby Championship (URC)*
*Scottish and Welsh clubs competing in URC only.
SkyBet League Clubs lead the way for convenience
When it comes to finding a great local garage for your vehicle’s service on the doorstep of the stadium, SkyBet Championship fans are best served, with an average of 2.38 garages within 1 mile across the league.
If you need an MOT within a mile of the ground, dropping down a division to a League One club is the way to go. It averaged out to one garage per club offering Saturday MOT appointments on BookMyGarage.com.
At the other end of the scale, there was only one garage offering Saturday MOT appointments within 1 mile of the 12 RFU Championship clubs – giving a league average of just 0.08 garages per club!
Barclays Premier League shows its muscles overall
When it comes to getting your MOT done within 3 miles of professional UK football and rugby stadia, more often than not fans of Premier League clubs have the luxury of choice.
On average, there are a whopping 11 garages within 3 miles of Premier League grounds, with an average of 6.05 offering Saturday MOT appointments – almost a third more than the next best league!
Even fans of Welsh and Scottish teams in the United Rugby Championship have some say over which garage they choose for their MOT.
Despite coming last, there are still 2.33 garages, on average, within 3 miles of these grounds that offer Saturday MOT appointments.
With many local test centres offering vehicle collection and delivery options, you can even have your MOT and service done whilst you watch your team play away.
Our final thoughts
Regular MOT testing and car servicing is a must if you want your car to be with you for many years (and matches) to come. Sit back and relax, knowing you’ve won early doors when it comes to car maintenance – even if your team loses.
Is your MOT due? Enter your vehicle reg and postcode to compare local garages and book the best deal in seconds through BookMyGarage.
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