Repair Nightmares: 12 Costs That Will Haunt You
As Halloween draws near MotorEasy has unearthed some truly shocking car repair costs that could send any driver into a panic. This year, we’ve crafted a chilling vision of a vehicle—an automobile that resembles a Frankenstein's monster—assembled from the most unreliable parts with the most outrageous repair bills. If such a car existed, it would be in the garage nearly every month, accruing an average monthly repair cost exceeding £4,500, enough to give anyone nightmares.
An examination of MotorEasy's warranty claims and repair costs from the past 12 months has revealed some alarming expenses that would have been a nightmare for their owners without the protection of an extended warranty.
To create this Frankenstein’s car of horrors, MotorEasy has pulled together components with the most staggering repair costs. The monstrous engine comes from a 2018 Volvo XC90, with repairs totalling an eye-watering £11,215. The frightful gearbox originates from a six-year-old Land Rover Range Rover, costing a shocking £5,726.17 to replace.
Meanwhile, the battery for a Tesla Model S adds another fright, with repair costs exceeding £5,000. Other parts of this nightmarish vehicle are sourced from a range of manufacturers, including Mercedes, Alfa Romeo, Jaguar, Nissan, and Audi.
When you tally all these repair costs, the total reaches a chilling near £55,000—an amount that could send shivers down anyone's spine.
The Most Shocking Repair Bills for Frankenstein’s Car
Here are the twelve most jaw-dropping repair costs that would haunt the owner of this fictional horror vehicle:
1. Volvo XC90 - Engine - £11,215.31
2. Land Rover Range Rover - Engine - £6,583.99
3. Land Rover Range Rover - Gearbox - £5,726.17
4. Tesla Model S - Battery - £5,014.80
5. Mercedes G-Class - Turbo - £4,619.51
6. Alfa Romeo - Suspension - £3,500
7. Volvo XC90 - Transmission - £3,370.48
8. Jaguar F-PACE - Steering Rack & Pinion - £3,069.29
9. Jaguar I-PACE - Cooling Systems - £3,059.27
10. Land Rover Range Rover - Engine - £3,044.57
11. Nissan Navara - Gearbox - £2,886.60
12. Audi A8 - Electrics Alternator - £2,517.56
“Whether your favorite horror icon is Ghostface, The Babadook, or Annabelle, these real-life repair costs can be even more terrifying,” commented Duncan McClure Fisher, CEO of Intelligent Motoring, the parent company of MotorEasy. “Fortunately, no one will ever face such monstrous repair bills all at once, but it serves as a sobering reminder of the financial risks that accompany unexpected vehicle breakdowns.”
Furthermore, a staggering 29% of UK adults reported that they would struggle to cover an unexpected expense of £850 or more [i]. Given the rising fuel costs and the ongoing shortage of skilled technicians, the expenses tied to vehicle servicing and repairs are expected to climb. Any one of these repair costs could lead to a household’s savings being buried without adequate warranty protection.
Duncan McClure Fisher concluded, “Some of these repair costs are truly horrifying, with bills that can rival the value of the vehicle itself. An unexpected breakdown can swiftly spiral into a financial disaster, leaving drivers without reliable transportation or, worse, compelling them to drive unsafe vehicles. By investing in an extended warranty, motorists can avoid these monstrous repair bills and keep their vehicles safely on the road.”
[i]https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/inflationandpriceindices/articles/costoflivinginsights/spending
