Car respray prices have gone through the roof in recent years. With a never ending attack on the poor motorist it seems that every week brings news of a rise in the cost of owning and keeping a car on the road.
The are a number of reasons for the rise in repair costs in general and car respray prices in particular which make it difficult to keep costs down. These include:
Cost Of Raw Materials
As the automotive paint industry becomes more specialised there is an inevitable rise in the cost of raw materials thanks in part because what was once considered a fancy upgrade option is now becoming the standard.
Spiralling Labour Costs
While wages alone haven’t risen much, the overheads associated labour costs have seen a significant rise over the last few years. These include hidden overheads such as the cost of complying with health and safety rules, as well as the higher employer contributions.
Higher Skillset
As auto paint finishes become more technical the cost of preparing the car ready for a respray has become more challenging. Small respray workshops are becoming a thing of the past as larger and more expensive spray booths are required for todays modern finishes.
As you have seen, restoring the pristine showroom finish of your vehicle has become much more technical, labour intensive and by default, the car respray prices have risen to reflect this.