Cars are expensive to run, especially at the moment with fuel prices as they are. But they can be even more expensive for drivers who own dogs.
That's according to Bristol Street Motors, which has crunched the numbers and found that dogs can cause some £1,800 of damage if let loose in the car. Scratched or ripped upholstery, for example, can cause up to £90 to repair, while exterior nicks cost an average of £80 per scratch.
If your dog has any accidents on the seats, it may just be a case of mopping up after them. If it causes permanent staining, however, you might need to get your seat re-covered, which would cost around £325 per seat.
