The ABP 2026 Guide takes effect January 1st, introducing significant changes to repair pricing across the automotive industry. Labour rates increase across the board, with standard labour rising to £83.28/hour and specialist prestige work at £103.06/hour.
A major structural shift replaces traditional appraisal and research charges with a single Assessment Compilation Fee of £176.96 per job, now encompassing method research, ADAS identification, and documented evidence.
Diagnostic and ADAS costs represent substantial increases. System diagnostic sweep requires 1 hour pre and 1 hour post, while first ADAS calibration costs £312.30, with subsequent calibrations at £156.15 each.
Electric vehicle operations show modest increases, with full recharge services at £52.05 and power-down/reinstate procedures consuming 3 hours. These changes will reshape how insurers, accident management companies, solicitors, and repairers approach claim estimation and negotiation throughout 2026.
