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Garage costs race ahead of inflation... just what the UK needs amid high fuel costs |
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Written by Karl
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Monday, 01 September 2008 19:57 |
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 The survey, commissioned by Warranty Direct have found that charges for car mechanics have increased 11.3% over the past two years, surging well ahead of inflation. Franchise dealers are charging an average of £94.70 an hou r for work on vehicles compared with £87.91 in 2006 – a rise of 7.7% while rates at independent garages have risen by 14.9% over the same period – from £48.43 to £55.63.
Greater London is the most expensive region at £94.26 an hour. This compares with £68.70 for Edinburgh, £78.81 on Merseyside and £78.01 for Cornwall. Warranty Direct managing director Duncan McClure Fisher said: 'This is not great news for motorists who are already feeling the pinch at the pumps. Car sales are falling, used car residuals are falling, and people are putting off that annual service. As economic conditions worsen, prices could rise further to compensate.'.
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