Motor insurance premiums fall despite rising repair costs
New data from the Association of British Insurers has revealed that average motor insurance premiums fell £60 in the second quarter of 2025. It found that average premiums were £562 […]
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Five million UK drivers can’t afford repair costs
About five million motorists are driving unsafe vehicles in the UK because they can’t afford repair costs. About half of these vehicles have been damaged by potholes, with 10 million […]
Repairer challenges revealed in Fleet Assist survey
A national survey carried out by Fleet Assist has revealed the greatest repairer challenges facing the UK aftermarket today. It questioned more than 5,200 repairers and over 650 mobile service […]
Ignoring unusual car sounds adds £400 to repair costs
A new study by Autotrader has revealed that most drivers fail to identify the unusual car sounds caused by even the most common faults. The study found that misdiagnosing unusual […]
Vehicle reliability and repair costs both rising
MotorEasy has reported a sharp rise in vehicle reliability, but warned of expensive repair costs when they do fail. For the first time ever six cars have achieved a top […]
Vehicle faults ignored by most motorists
Research from Uswitch has revealed that more than half of motorists continue driving their cars after noticing vehicle faults. It found that 57% of drivers admitted to ignoring issues despite […]
15% of drivers admit to selling faulty used cars
As many as 7.5 million drivers have sold used cars with existing issues to avoid repair costs. A survey by Carmoola has revealed that 15% of motorists said they sold […]
Vehicle repair costs up 6.7% last year
An independent study has revealed that vehicle repair costs escalated 6.7% last year, with electric vehicle repairs about 15% higher than the average bill. The report found that average vehicle […]
Repairs to police vehicles cost forces £2.2m in three years
Repairs to police vehicles damaged by vandals has risen to £2.2m over the last three years. Data released by Select Fleet Solutions has revealed that the bill for criminal damage […]
Unexpected car repairs cost drivers £600 – RAC
Unexpected car repairs are costing drivers an average of more than £600 a year, according to new data from the RAC. It found that 59% of drivers face unexpected repair […]
Average repair bill for pothole damage reaches record level
The average car repair bill for pothole damage has reached record levels, according to new research carried out by Kwik Fit. It’s annual Pothole Impact Tracker report found that drivers were […]
Average electric vehicle repair costs down in 2024
New research has revealed that average electric vehicle repair costs fell to £3,482 by the end of 2024. The data also found that average MG and BYD repairs were around […]