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 […]
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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 […]
Motor claims driven up by rising repair costs – ABI
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 survey reveals ‘critical skills shortage’
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 […]
High vehicle repair bills driving up motor claims costs
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 […]
Most costly light commercial vehicle repairs revealed
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 […]