Motor claims payouts rise to record levels
Insurers paid out a record £3.2bn in motor claims in the second quarter of the year, according to the latest data from the Association of British Insurers. This is a […]
repair costs
Drivers foot the bill for pothole repairs
Drivers are paying for pothole repairs themselves as successful claims numbers fall, according to new research. More than 600,000 potholes have been reported in the UK so far this year, […]
Electric vehicle repair costs 19% higher than ICE models
New research from accident repair specialist AX has shown that electric vehicle repair costs and times are still greater than petrol and diesel models. Its Repair Index found that repair […]
Payment Assist passes £1bn in vehicle funding
Finance provider Payment Assist has helped more than a million motorists pay for vehicle repairs valued at over £1bn. Working with 8,000 workshops, Payment Assist offers interest-free finance on MOTs, […]
Motor premiums stable despite rising repair costs
Average motor premiums remained stable in the first three months of the year, despite a rise in claims costs. According to the Association of British Insurers, average motor insurance premiums […]
Most drivers report pothole-related vehicle damage
More than half of UK drivers have suffered pothole-related vehicle damage in the last four years, according to new research. According to a survey of more than 2,000 motorists carried out […]
Worries mount over unexpected repair bills
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 secures top insurance rating
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 […]
Drivers overcharged for routine vehicle repairs, warns Carly
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 […]
Misdiagnosis adding £1,000 to repair bills
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 hit five-year high
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 up eight per cent
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 […]