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HALFORDS has issued an urgent warning to thousands of drivers – as it's revealed motorists pay 50 per cent more for repairs at dealerships.<\/p>\n

The firm says car makers' franchise dealerships often charge much more than independent garages or chains like Halfords.<\/p>\n


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It claimed that common repairs cost on average 43 per cent more at BMW MINI dealerships than at Halfords.<\/p>\n

Replacing a timing belt costs \u00a3576 at Halfords – but the chain said it costs \u00a31279 at BMW MINI.<\/p>\n

Ford is the most affordable dealership – but is still reportedly 14 per cent more expensive than Halfords.<\/p>\n

Halfords boss Graham Stapleton said: "When you look at what some dealerships are charging for basic repairs, it\u2019s clear that many car owners are paying much more than necessary.<\/p>\n

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"Motorists can get their vehicles serviced and repaired at any garage that can follow the manufacturer\u2019s requirements – with no impact on their warranty from the moment they drive the car off the forecourt."<\/p>\n

The chain claimed that motorists spend about \u00a3200million more than they need to on car repairs every year.<\/p>\n

Under law, equivalent equality parts can be used by other garages without voiding drivers' warranties – but one in three UK motorists routinely uses dealerships for repairs.<\/p>\n

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Halford based its comparison on quotes given to its "mystery shoppers" at 91 dealerships across the UK.<\/p>\n

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