Bedford Driving Lessons

The cost of repairing a car is on the rise again, according to the annual Warranty Direct labour rates survey. With some motorists still being charged up to GBP190 an hour, the national average cost of garage labour (franchised dealers and independent workshops combined) has risen by 5.81% to GBP74.82 over the past 12 months. Warranty Direct found franchised dealers were nearly 40% more expensive than their independent competitors. Despite the national rise, some regions have seen marked falls with Greater London down 2.5%. However, the biggest drops were saved for the north, with Northumberland and Lanarkshire mechanics reducing their hourly charges by 12.7% and 12.6% respectively. The average labour rate for franchised dealers is now GBP90.59 (up from GBP87.19 last year) with independents standing at GBP55.90 (GBP52.69 in 2009). More