True cost of van downtime revealed
The real cost of van downtime has been revealed in new research carried out by Opinium for Mercedes-Benz Vans. It found that businesses lose £1,172.20 for every day a van […]
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Unplanned repairs leave drivers carless
RAC research has revealed that in the past year nearly four in 10 drivers have been without their car for at least a day due to unplanned repairs. It found […]
DVLA unveils new regulations around car repairs
The DVLA has announced new rules around car repairs, restorations and modernisations. The new policies mean that drivers will no longer need to report like-for-like repairs and restorations to the […]
BookMyGarage finds distance is key for customers
Distance matters more than price to drivers booking their vehicles in for a service or repair, according to BookMyGarage. It has analysed data from more than 22 million bookings over […]
Common MOT failures identified by eBay
The most common MOT failures have been revealed in new research carried out by eBay. It analysed MOT failures from June 2024-2025 obtained from a Freedom of Information (FOI) request […]
Bigger average car sizes causing parking problems
New research from Aviva has revealed that average car sizes have grown 22% in the last two decades. It found that nearly half of drivers (42%) no longer park their […]
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 […]
Most common LCV repairs revealed by WSG
The most common LCV repairs and the models most likely to fail have been revealed by new research carried out by Warranty Solutions Group. The findings are based on a […]
Wiring looms top list of most repaired car parts
AA Accident Assist has revealed that wiring looms are the most frequently repaired part of a car following a crash. Based on more than 14,500 repairs carried out last year, […]
Vehicle running costs driving drivers into debt
High vehicle running costs have forced nearly a third of motorists in the UK to go into debt, according to new research undertaken by Carmoola. It found that 29% of […]
RAC report finds drivers ‘too busy’ for vehicle repairs
New research has revealed that more than a quarter of motorists view vehicle repairs and servicing as a hassle to be avoided. According to a study by RAC Mobile Mechanics, […]
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 […]