UK drivers have paid out £ 28.6 m per year in claims in 2016 , according to the Association of British Insurers . The average cost of car repairs has increased by 25 % in the past three years , but the number of road accidents and car thefts has decreased by 15 % and 11 % respectively . With vehicles being replaced with more technology , the amount to fix after an accident has caused higher repair bills . The organisation also believes the average cost of comprehensive insurance has increased 9 % in the past year alone .
UK insurers have paid out £28.6m per day in claims in 2016, according to the Association of British Insurers. The average cost of car repairs has increased by 25% in the past three years, but the number of road accidents and car thefts has decreased by 5% and 11% respectively. With vehicles being equipped with more technology, the amount to fix after an accident has caused higher repair bills. The organisation also believes the average cost of comprehensive insurance has increased 9% in the past year alone.