Since 2017, idGarages.com has been studying the prices of car repairs in France. Although digitalization and online comparison tools have contributed to a certain harmonization of prices, this year’s edition reveals a gap of 11 points between the most expensive and least expensive regionan increase of 5 points compared to 2023. Occitanie now becomes the most affordable regionsucceeding Burgundy-Franche-Comté, while Île-de-France remains the most expensivefollowed closely by the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, where additional costs and higher margins from garages lead to higher prices.
The capital is panicking
In 2023, Île-de-France, largely influenced by prices in Paris, remains the most expensive region, with an average price 46.76 euros higher than the national average. This trend continues, mainly due to the sharp rise in prices in the capital. Disparities are also notable: for example, Seine-Saint-Denis has prices 8% lower points compared to the regional averagewhile Paris exceeds this average by 10 points.
The annual idGarages.com barometer also examines the prices of the main automobile services. In 2024, a general revision takes place on average at 332.87 euros, compared to 294 euros in 2023, an increase of 13.22 euros. Normandy has the lowest prices (319.13 euros), while the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region remains the most expensive with 351.24 euros. Although inflation in 2023 caused an increase in prices, the increase is more moderate in 2024 (+ 7,64 % against + 11,51 % in 2023). Garages try to stabilize their prices to remain competitive while preserving their profitability.
Coins add to the bill
Services requiring part changes, such as braking (front discs and pads, +20.63%)are particularly impacted by price increases. On the other hand, the comparator notes a more moderate increase for services offered in the form of all-inclusive packages, such as air conditioning overhaul (+ 5.75%), and those mainly based on labor, such as descaling engine, the price of which remains practically unchanged (+ 0.31% compared to 2023).
Price increases that can be explained
« The increase in prices for automobile repair and maintenance services in France reflects a general trend for consumers. Several factors contribute to this increase which, however, tends to slow down after the boom of recent months. It is particularly linked to the technological evolution of vehicles, the increasing complexity of repairs, the increase in spare parts costs, and stricter environmental requirements. More than ever, price transparency and clarity of quotes are essential to avoid unpleasant surprises. Professionals in the sector must strive to find a balance between profitability and customer satisfaction, continuing to evolve through innovation, and optimizing their processes to contain costs. », analyzes Fabien Borsa, CEO of idGarages.
The idGarages methodology
The ranking produced by idGarages was established by comparing the average prices by region to the national average price, based on 2 million quotes generated in the first half of 2024 on idGarages.com, i.e. a sampling of vehicles representative of the French market. These quotes were carried out in more than 4,300 independent garages, brand agents, car centers, multi-brand stores, throughout France.
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