Used car vehicle repairs climb to £1,200
New data has revealed that the average UK motorist spends £1,200 on vehicle repairs after buying a second-hand car. Motoring experts at Blackcircles surveyed 2,000 UK drivers who bought a […]
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Top five electric vehicle repairs revealed
Analysis by Warrantywise has identified the five most common electric vehicle repairs. It found that battery-related issues are actually rare despite consumer fears, with most repair requests for electric vehicles […]
BookMyGarage celebrates 10th anniversary
BookMyGarage is celebrating its 10th anniversary after booking £134m in retail work in 2025. It is marking its milestone year with the publication of its first annual industry report, which […]
#CarTok repair advice can cost drivers up to £7,000
Drivers have been warned that taking cheap vehicle repair advice on #CarTok can result in much higher repair bills. There are now more than 6.7 million videos under the #CarTok […]
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 […]
Basic vehicle checks could cut costs ahead of MOTs
With about 2.5 million MOTs expected in the UK in March, drivers have been urged to carry out basic vehicle checks that could help them pass first time. The guidance […]
Independent Garage Association steps up ADAS support
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has stepped up its supports for workshops managing and repairing ADAS-enabled vehicles. This comes after the government’s Road Safety Strategy identified ADAS features such as […]
Botched DIY vehicle repairs on the rise
Nearly two thirds of technicians have reported a rise in work from botched DIY vehicle repairs. According to a study carried out by FixMyCar, 58% of those surveyed said they […]
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 […]
DIY vehicle repairs on the increase amidst cost of living crisis
New research has found that more drivers are turning to social media for advice on how to carry out DIY vehicle repairs to save money. According to experts at temporary […]
Drivers skip annual vehicle service to save money
A quarter of drivers skipped their annual vehicle service last year and a similar number plan to do so again in 2025. According to a survey of 2,000 motorists carried […]