Pothole claims surge as councils count the cost
Pothole claims submitted to 18 local authorities soared from 8,327 in 2022 to 20,432 last year, according to analysis carried out by the RAC. It submitted a Freedom of Information […]
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Motor insurance premiums drop two per cent in quarter three
Motor insurance premiums fell two per cent in the third quarter of the year, according to figures released by the Association of British Insurers. This follows a two per cent […]
Fifth of vehicles damaged by potholes are written off
More than one in five vehicles damaged by potholes in the UK are written off, according to new research. Data released by Allianz has found that 21% of the insurance […]
Electric vehicle repair costs exceed hybrids and ICE models
Electric vehicle repair costs are significantly higher than both hybrid and ICE repairs, according to new research carried out by Warranty Solutions Group (WSG). Based on 800 EV claims between […]
Women feel overcharged by repairers because of gender
New research has found two thirds of women in the UK believe they are overcharged by garages because of their gender. Data suggests that 77% of women feel they cannot […]
Electric vehicle repair costs 50% more than ICE models
New analysis has revealed that electric vehicle repair costs between 30% and 50% more than petrol or diesel models. Warranty Solutions Group analysed electric vehicle warranty claims for 2023/24. It […]
NFU highlights cost of test drive accidents for dealerships
New research has revealed that dealerships pay an average of £8,185 every year for repairs to cars damaged during test drives. According to a study carried out by NFU Mutual, […]
Drivers consider new cars when repair costs top £772
New research has revealed the repair bill price point where drivers consider replacing their vehicle. According to a survey carried out by online marketplace CarGurus, motorists start seriously thinking about […]
Allianz data reveals new ‘crash hour’
New research from leading UK insurer Allianz has revealed that rush hour is no longer the peak time of day for collisions. According to its own data, the afternoon school […]
Millennials most likely to use buy now, pay later repair schemes
New research from finance company Bumper has revealed that millennials are the most likely demographic to manage car repair and service costs with buy now, pay later solutions. The analysis […]
Association of British Insurers reports motor premiums fall
The Association of British Insurers has reported that motor insurance premiums have fallen for the first time in two years. Average premiums fell by two per cent between April and […]
Drivers paying for car repairs themselves
New data has found that more than half of drivers have never made a claim on their motor insurance. According to Quotezone, drivers are increasingly opting to pay for minor […]
