Carscoops
MARCH 8, 2025
Insurance companies are quickly writing off cars due to rising repair and tech costs. It’s making the cars we love harder to repair, and in some cases, downright totaled after a fender-bender. Let’s take a look at the cogs leading to higher insurance premiums than ever before. The real reason? The downside?
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
A Rivian owner received a massive repair bill after bumping into a parking garage pillar. EV repair costs are often higher due to complex designs, limited service centers, and parts. It’s no secret that EVs can rack up higher repair bills than their gas-powered counterparts. The damage?
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Autocar
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Chery duo Jaecoo and Omoda will work with UK industry body to improve security, ease of repair Chinese newcomers Omoda and Jaecoo have teamed up with a leading insurer-backed organisation in a bid to avoid the aftersales issues that have plagued insurers and customers since their compatriots started entering the UK market.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
Despite being legally obligated to disclose if a vehicle is a repairable write-off, some used car dealers aren’t abiding by the rules. However, the vastness of the second-hand industry can lead some buyers to unknowingly purchase a repairable write-off vehicle. But what type of car qualifies as a repairable write-off?
Motor Trader
MARCH 14, 2025
Smart Repairs is aiming to increase turnover by 10% this year to hit 12m as it expands it business into the Republic of Ireland. Smart Repairs was established in 1995 by Dan Besau. Managing director Darryl Short attributed this growth to sustained efforts over the past six years to disrupt the fragmented cosmetic vehicle repair sector.
Best Selling Cars Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Car insurance premiums are expected to increase significantly in 2025, with experts projecting a rise of 7-10% on average. – Advanced Vehicle Technology : Modern cars are equipped with sophisticated technology, making repairs more expensive. This is due to the potentially higher medical costs and increased risk of lawsuits.
Autocar
MARCH 6, 2025
The package includes road tax, servicing, insurance, breakdown cover, and tyre and windscreen repair. The company, which is owned by four major banks including Barclays and HSBC, blamed rises in the cost of servicing, insurance and new cars, including EVs.
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