The rising repair bills also equate to higher insurance premiums. 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 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 .