repair costs

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 […]

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 […]