repair costs

Nearly half of drivers are concerned about unexpected repair bills following an MOT test. According to a survey of 2,000 motorists carried out by Scrap Car Comparison, 46% of respondents […]

Chinese brand AION has been awarded a group 32 insurance rating after a 12-month collaboration with Thatcham Research. The Thatcham Research ratings assess vehicle risk and are based on damage […]

UK motorists are being overcharged for routine vehicle repairs by up to 500%, according to an undercover investigation by automotive diagnostics specialist Carly. In a mystery shop investigation, it took […]

A new study has revealed that ignoring or misdiagnosing unusual car sounds can result in repair bills of more than £1,000. A new study by Auto Trader has found that […]

Average repair costs have increased by 26% since 2021 to £597, according to data released by Bumper. Analysis carried out by AutoBI, Bumper’s business intelligence division, found that average repair […]

Average vehicle repair costs have increased by eight per cent in the last year, with average labour rates up five per cent. This is according to Warranty Solutions Group, which […]

Insurers paid out £2.9bn in motor claims in the final quarter of last year, according to new figures released by the ABI. That took the annual figure to £11.9bn, with […]

Thatcham Research has warned that a critical collision repair skills shortage is driving up insurance costs, extending repair times and undermining consumer confidence. Its survey, carried out in partnership with […]

RAC Warranty has said that high vehicle repair bills and an older car parc are driving up motor claims costs. It reported its highest claim last year was £22,954 for […]

New research has uncovered the most common and most expensive light commercial vehicle repairs. Warranty Solutions Group analysed data from more than 1,000 LCV claims between January and December last […]

Thatcham Research and BYD have announced a 12-month agreement intended to lower repair, insurance and ownership costs for drivers of the Chinese brand. The partnership, which will start on 1 […]

UK drivers could be paying 25% more than they should be for routine vehicle repairs, according to analysis from diagnostics speciality Carly. It analysed data from more than 2.8 million […]