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Workshops set for business boom as drivers hold on to cars longer

Drive.com

The high cost of living is going to lead to more people putting off servicing and repairs, industry experts warn. Mechanics may be about to see a boom in business as cost of living pressures cause car owners to put off getting their vehicles serviced or repaired. per cent compared to March 2023 – and up 2.5

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Write-off categories for cars explained

Autocar

Car insurance write-offs can occur even after a light bump, so it's handy to know what the different categories are Car insurance write-off categories can be intimidating for the uninitiated. If a car is worth £500 and you crack the front bumper, the chances are your insurer won't pay for a repair or replacement part.

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Opinion: We need to talk about the dark side of ANCAP testing

Drive.com

But if car makers want to attain a five-star ANCAP safety rating – something that private and fleet buyers find highly important – it is often seen as a must-have. Car companies are in the business of making profit, so these increased costs inevitably are passed on to you and me, the buyer. So, these cars aren’t as simple to repair.

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2024 Toyota bZ4X FWD review

CarExpert

This is something SUV buyers look for and gives you somewhat of a ‘King of the Road’ vibe. The bZ4X only comes with a tyre repair kit which isn’t surprising for an EV. The electric SUV takes speed bumps like a champ and doesn’t ever feel awkward over harsher bumps. What’s under the bonnet?

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2024 Subaru Solterra AWD Touring review

CarExpert

This is something SUV buyers look for and gives you somewhat of a ‘King of the Road’ vibe. The Solterra only comes with a tyre repair kit which isn’t surprising for an EV. The electric SUV takes speed bumps like a champ and doesn’t ever feel awkward over harsher bumps. What do you get?

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Should I buy a 2024 BYD Dolphin or a Toyota Corolla?

Drive.com

With purchase price now no longer a barrier – at least for shoppers with budgets that can stretch to $40K and a bit beyond – it presents a question many buyers have never before been able to consider: is it time to make the switch to electric? How much does the Toyota Corolla cost to run?

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2024 Tesla Model Y RWD review

Drive.com

Tesla continues to omit Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, AM radio, a tyre repair kit, and a dedicated instrument display from its vehicles. As standard there is no tyre repair kit (it costs $125 extra) – let alone a spare wheel – nor a parcel shelf (a $650 extra), or a home charging cable ($550).

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