Everything is becoming more expensive, it is not surprising. Today it is impossible to own a car or get around without affecting our wallet. Between fuel, toll or even insurance, owning your own car is becoming more and more expensive. Not to mention the maintenance, which is also very expensive. And it shouldn’t get any better, while garage prices should still rise sharply over the next few months.

In use, the car is obviously cheaper, but in the long run, taking into account the cost of purchase and maintenance 🤔?

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There is a sharp rise ahead

Indeed, repair prices are likely to rise in the coming months, according to new research from Vroomly, a platform for individuals and automotive professionals. Indeed, promotion should be found from 6 to 10% for most professionals. Worse still, some are even predicting even higher growth, ranging between 11 and 20%. In addition, according to the same study, only 7% of garages plan not to raise prices. Suffice it to say, it is very little and we will have to prepare for it in the coming months.

Inflation is in question

But what is the reason for such a sharp rise in prices? Unsurprisingly, inflation obviously has something to do with it. But not only. In effect, cost of energy also explains this increase, as well as the growth of consumables such as oil or spare parts. Thus, garage owners are obliged to attribute this increase to the prices they charge for their customers. Not to mention that today’s cars are more advanced than before, so repairs take longer.