Car repair bills could jump £100 a year under new garage regulations

By Matt Allan

Published 22nd Jul 2021, 10:28 BST

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EU ban on unbranded parts could affect UK motorists

UK drivers could face soaring garage bills under new legislation that would ban mechanics from using certain parts.

A leading automotive parts distributor has claimed that EU legislation could force independent garages to use manufactured-branded parts, costing motorists a combined £2.4 billion a year.