Garage labour rates soar to record high

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If the cost of the parts required to keep your car on the road was not enough, it has emerged that some garages are charging up to a staggering £190 an hour for a mechanic to fit them.

The cost of labour has risen by 5.8 percent over the last 12 months, up to a national average of £74.82 for franchised and independent workshops combined.

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