Minor vehicle damage pushing up claims costs
Driving instructors are facing claims of up to £3,000 as a result of minor vehicle damage incurred during lessons. Clipped wing mirrors and damaged bumpers are among the most common […]
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High repair costs forcing drivers into faulty cars
About 1.7 million motorists are driving with damaged cars because they can’t afford high repair costs. A survey of 2,000 drivers carried out by Auction4Cars revealed that five per cent […]
Repair costs driving up car scrappage enquiries
Car scrappage enquiries rose 18% year-on-year during the summer, according to new data from National Scrap Car. It found that enquiries rose 47% in June alone, with ‘scrap my car’ […]
Average electric vehicle repair costs reach £3,479
New analysis has revealed that average electric vehicle repair costs in the UK have risen to £3,479 in the last year. This is according to the August 2026 Battery Electric […]
MOT fee must rise, IGA tells government
The Independent Garage Association has called for the government to set a minimum MOT fee of at least £95. It argues that inflation alone makes the current MOT fee unsustainable, […]
MOT fees under the spotlight at IMI roundtable
The Institute of the Motor Industry and the DVSA will host a roundtable in October to review MOT fees. The collaborative event will bring together trade associations, road safety organisations […]
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 […]
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 […]