repair costs

Research reveals range of labour rates

New research has revealed the discrepancy between garage labour rates around the country. According to What Car?, the cheapest areas charge as little as £47 per hour and the priciest […]

Repair costs surge 40% since 2018

The cost of vehicle repairs has risen by a staggering 40% from 2018 to 2022, according to Intelligent Motoring. It also found the average cost of warranty claims rose 37% […]

EV services up to a third cheaper

New research has found that electric vehicles are up to a third cheaper to service than petrol, diesel and hybrids. According to BookMyGarage, servicing an EV costs an average of […]

Hidden costs of MOT extension

Intelligent Motoring has warned against extending MOTs to every two years, saying it could well cost motorists more in the long run. It said that because of the rising cost […]

EV services cheaper and quicker

New data has found that servicing an electric vehicle is about 22% cheaper than an average internal combustion engine. Much of these savings are a result of reduced labour times, […]

UK drivers facing £2.4bn hike in repair bills

UK drivers could have to pay an extra £2.4bn a year on repair bills if the government does not overrule new European Union legislation. The EU is considering changing “block […]

Shocking cost of wing mirror repairs revealed

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has revealed the shocking cost to van drivers of repairs to wing mirrors. It has found that UK van drivers have paid £655m in repairs, with additional […]

Drivers fail to plan for repair costs

Allianz Global Assistance UK survey reveals that 52% of people would use a credit card or savings to pay for car repairs.     Less than 15% of car owners have […]