Unexpected vehicle repair bills rise to £650 – RAC
Average unexpected vehicle repair bills have crept up £33 to £650 this year, according to new research carried out by the RAC. Meanwhile, 65% of drivers have faced unexpected repair […]
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Annual car service skipped by a third of motorists
Nearly a third of drivers have skipped an annual car service, with cost the most common reason. According to a survey of more than 1,000 drivers carried out by FixMyCar, […]
High repair costs driving motorists into new car market
A new study has found that the main reason motorists replace their cars is because repair costs become too high. It found that 22% of drivers said they had decided […]
Drivers worried tech is raising vehicle repair costs
Nearly three quarters of UK motorists are worried that the amount of technology built into modern cars is making vehicle repair costs too high. Meanwhile, 64% said they would prefer […]
Average repair costs up seven per cent
New data has revealed that average repair costs have risen by seven per cent in the last year, with drivers now taking longer to approve repairs. According to FixMyCar’s Making […]
Vehicle repair costs for rodent damage exceed £2,400
Startling research has revealed a 28% rise in average vehicle repair costs for rodent damage. The data found that claims rose by nearly a third in 2024, with rats and […]
Average claim rates and repair costs revealed
Average claims rates and repair costs of 22 major brands have been revealed by new research carried out by Warranty Solutions Group. It analysed data from more than 10,000 repair […]
Motor insurance premiums fall despite rising repair costs
New data from the Association of British Insurers has revealed that average motor insurance premiums fell £60 in the second quarter of 2025. It found that average premiums were £562 […]
Five million UK drivers can’t afford repair costs
About five million motorists are driving unsafe vehicles in the UK because they can’t afford repair costs. About half of these vehicles have been damaged by potholes, with 10 million […]
Repairer challenges revealed in Fleet Assist survey
A national survey carried out by Fleet Assist has revealed the greatest repairer challenges facing the UK aftermarket today. It questioned more than 5,200 repairers and over 650 mobile service […]
Ignoring unusual car sounds adds £400 to repair costs
A new study by Autotrader has revealed that most drivers fail to identify the unusual car sounds caused by even the most common faults. The study found that misdiagnosing unusual […]
Vehicle reliability and repair costs both rising
MotorEasy has reported a sharp rise in vehicle reliability, but warned of expensive repair costs when they do fail. For the first time ever six cars have achieved a top […]
