18/05/2026
Have you seen the headlines about rising car service costs?
There are a lot of reports going around claiming that service prices are shooting up across the UK because of global oil price increases.
But it leaves a lot of drivers wondering: Does a few litres of engine oil really make that much of a difference to my bill? 🤔
Here at Dave Chapman, we believe in keeping it 100% real with our customers. We’ve looked under the bonnet of these headlines to explain what’s actually happening in the garage industry right now—and why skipping your routine maintenance to save a penny could cost you thousands down the road.
Most importantly, we want to share our promise to Local motorists. Times are tough on the roads right now, which is why we are committed to:
✅ Absorbing wholesale cost fluctuations wherever we can.
✅ Never using global headlines as an excuse to artificially bump up our menu prices.
✅ Providing honest, transparent, and affordable servicing to keep you moving safely.
Don't let franchise dealer prices put you off keeping your car healthy. Support local, get the facts, and see how we’re doing things differently.
👉 Read our full, no-nonsense update here: https://www.davechapmanltd.co.uk/post/the-truth-about-rising-car-service-costs-and-our-promise-to-our-customers
