{"id":570,"date":"2020-11-18T15:11:33","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T15:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leasecar.uk\/blog\/?p=570"},"modified":"2024-09-23T10:42:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T09:42:48","slug":"six-most-expensive-car-repairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leasecar.uk\/blog\/six-most-expensive-car-repairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Six most expensive car repairs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Drivers have been warned about six of the most expensive car repairs they may have to face \u2013 with some repair bills potentially running into the thousands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Car experts from LeaseCar.uk<\/a> have researched and revealed the mechanical problems that could most leave motorists out of pocket and explained what to watch out for to ensure defects are caught early on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping and running a car can be expensive, especially when parts break and need to be fixed or replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking good care of vehicles and maintaining them properly can prevent some hefty repair bills, but not all \u2013 many vehicle components simply deteriorate over time and there\u2019s not much that can be done to stop it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best thing drivers can do is be mindful of how their own vehicle operates, so they\u2019re able to quickly detect if it\u2019s not running as usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identifying and fixing problems early on can save issues worsening and causing further, more expensive damage in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A spokesperson for LeaseCar.uk<\/a> said: \u201cNo matter how carefully you drive and how well you take care of your vehicle, from time to time vehicle parts are going to need repairing or replacing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut some repairs are pricier than others, and these often come with older vehicles that have been on the road for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve researched average costs to repair five of the most expensive car parts, so motorists are in the know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe prices listed are industry averages and can differ according to a range of factors including the make, model, engine size and age of a car as well as the severity of the actual fault itself. For an exact estimate, most garages will be happy to provide free, bespoke quotes. This is just a rough guideline.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Catalytic converter<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Symptoms of this issue to look out for include increased fuel consumption and emissions, vehicles not accelerating as well as usual, or engines cutting out or running rough. If your car fails its emissions test, this can also be a sign. Catalytic converter parts are likely to cost anything from \u00a3150-\u00a3850, so when you factor in the cost of the labour, you could be looking at a repair bill around \u00a31000!<\/p>\n\n\n\n