Repair costs still rising despite improvements to body shop capacity
Repair costs are set to continue to increase into 2026, despite a decreasing rate in accidents and improved body shop capacity, Matt Thorby, head of motor at Verisk Claims has told Insurance Post.
According to data from Verisk Claims, the average third-party repair bills in the UK rose from £1,848 in 2018 to £2,036 by the end of 2019, then jumped 18.7% during 2020–21.
In Q4 2023, it was £3,899
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