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Car repair costs accelerate to ‘all time high’

Motor Trader

The rising cost of car repairs is hitting consumers and repairers hard according to Warranty company AutoProtect which said its average warranty claim in 2024 was 502.07, up 9% year-on-year. Car drivers holding back on essential maintenance and repairs could find themselves unable to afford any unexpected sudden mechanical failures.

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Tesla Wanted $3,000 To Fix Cybertruck, Owner Repairs It For $25

Carscoops

A Tesla Cybertruck dent repair quoted at $3,000 was fixed for $25 using a suction cup. Many dents can be repaired affordably with DIY tools instead of paying high repair shop fees. but the owner was understandably shocked when Tesla’s repair center hit him with a $3,000 estimate to supply and fit a new door panel.

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Guess How Much It Costs To Repair This Rivian R1T

Carscoops

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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Can dealers sell repairable write-offs?

Drive.com

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?

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2024’s Most Recalled Brands: Tesla Leads, But Ford Tops In-Person Repairs By Millions

Carscoops

million Ford vehicles needed in-person repairs. million Stellantis vehicles in need of dealership repairs. By comparison, Ford and Honda relied almost entirely on physical repairs, making their numbers far more painful for both owners and dealerships. Last year, 4.8 To put this into perspective, Tesla managed to keep 99.2%

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WSG launches Prep4Less programme amidst steep rise in repair costs

Motor Trader

Warranty Solutions Group is launching the Prep4Less programme amidst steep rise in repair costs. Research from WSG revealed a 15% increase in the cost of used car repair bills over the past year, rising to an average of 528.05 (up from 458.57

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Stellantis aiming to launch mobile service program for repairs in 2025

Motor Authority

said Ford and others have been benchmarked Regardless of whether the vehicle is gas, electric, or a hybrid, Stellantis is preparing to meet customers where they are for repairs.

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