UK motorists count cost amid rise in price of car parts, repairs and servicing

The RAC says the cost of vehicle parts are rising as a result of surging inflation and increased transport costs. Photograph: David Burton/Alamy

Motorists are reporting big increases in the price of car parts, repairs and servicing – with some reporting increases of up to 90% – as garages and dealerships push up prices to deal with rising costs.

Readers told the Guardian they had seen sizeable increases in service costs, with some finding parts had become more expensive and harder to come by.