As learner drivers bemoan ‘shady’ third party theory test booking service providers, Book Your Theory Test Online offers a comparative insight into booking via GOV.UK or a third party service.
They’re a rip off. They’re dishonest. They mislead. Just some of the claims of learner drivers who book a theory test via a third party service provider.
But, let’s just take a step back and look at this debate from a fresh perspective. Do you not think you’re actually getting value for money?
Let’s look at some theory test scenarios comparing the services of GOV.UK and Book Your Theory Test Online.
Scenario One – Booking Your Theory Test…
Via GOV.UK – You pay £31 to complete the booking yourself with no assistance from GOV.UK
In the event that you need to cancel, or change your theory test date you will receive no help.
You will have to repeat the booking process, wasting your time. Furthermore, if you forget to cancel or change your theory test booking within a certain time you lose your fee. Therefore, if you want to ‘rebook’ your theory test you’d have to pay again.
Total cost: £62.00 with no assistance.
In reality then, without even providing a service, in the event that you fail to cancel or change your test, GOV.UK simply takes your money.
Via Book Your Theory Test Online – You pay £31, to cover the theory test fee, plus a minimal administration charge of £17.99. All you have to do is complete one simple online form and Book Your Theory Test Online takes care of the rest.
We’ll book your theory test on your behalf and, unlike the Government site, should you need to cancel or change your theory test booking there’s no risk of losing your fee. In fact, we’ll do all the hard work to find you an alternative date at no extra cost.
Total cost: £58.99, which includes finding an alternative date for your theory test on your behalf.
Saving made: £3.01
Scenario Two – You’ve taken your theory test, but you were unsuccessful…
Rebooking via GOV.UK – The process is simple. You pay £31 again and have to rebook without any assistance.
Total cost (based on failing 3 tests): £93.00 with no help rebooking those tests.
Rebooking via Book Your Theory Test Online – If your original theory test booking was made using our service, but you fail your test, you’re eligible for up to three FREE retests. This service is simply not offered by GOV.UK
Total cost: £58.99 (based on taking three FREE retests)
Saving made: £34.00
The Facts
46% of theory test candidates fail the test at the first attempt. Therefore, some candidates will be taking the test more than once at a cost of £62.00 if booking via GOV.UK
If you’re a learner driver that’s failed the theory test the fact is, if you’d booked via Book Your Theory Test Online, you would have saved both money and time.
The misconception
People feel they’re ripped off by third party service providers because they’re not official. But, don’t think that just because the website is called GOV.UK that the motive is not the same. The Government itself is a business.
Practically speaking, they rely on you failing the theory test constantly, why? Because that way, they make more money. They play on your trust knowing that an official Government site breeds confidence. But remember, this is the same Government that bailed banks out stealing your money, the same Government that hikes up car tax prices even though roads go to ruin.
So, just take some time to consider who’s working for you and with you when it comes to your booking your theory test.
Book Your Theory Test Online offers an intermediary service assisting clients with booking a UK theory test, or practical test, at test centres across the nation. The service also supplies resources to help you prepare for your theory test – Ready to take your theory test? Book your theory test online today…
