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The parts used to create \u201cFrankenstein\u2019s Car\u201d cost a total […]","datePublished":"2025-10-27","dateModified":"2025-10-27","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/max-wheeler\/#Person","name":"Max Wheeler","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/max-wheeler\/","identifier":37,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/dd7d05981c650a54552c318b1741510fc7d8850afe8d276012b8833bf2eda46d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/dd7d05981c650a54552c318b1741510fc7d8850afe8d276012b8833bf2eda46d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/frankencar2025_fright_car.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/frankencar2025_fright_car.webp","height":1050,"width":1400},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/frankensteins-car-monstrous-costs-haunting-motorists\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":486,"articleBody":"The Monstrous Costs Haunting Britain\u2019s Motorists This HalloweenReading, October 2025 – This Halloween, leading vehicle ownership and management solution, MotorEasy has stitched together the ultimate motoring nightmare, a monstrous machine built from Britain\u2019s most expensive car repairs.Drawing on thousands of claims and vehicle warranty plans, MotorEasy unearthed the most expensive repairs carried out over the past year. The result is the creation of Frankenstein’s most expensive car ever.The parts used to create \u201cFrankenstein\u2019s Car\u201d cost a total of \u00a378,200 and include the Air Conditioning from a Mercedes S-Class, a Range Rover engine, the drive battery from a Mercedes C-Class, and an Audi A7 transmission. Make Car PartRepair BillMercedes S-ClassAir Con \u00a33,000Audi Q7Alternator\u00a33,200Range RoverEngine \u00a315,900Mercedes C-Class Drive Battery\u00a311,000 BMW 4 SeriesFuel System\u00a31,900Land Rover Discovery SportGearbox\u00a36,800Jaguar XESteering \u00a37,000Land Rover DiscoveryTurbo \u00a310,000Audi A7Transmission\u00a319,400Total \u00a378,200There were plenty of parts to choose from and if Frankenstein wanted a different gearbox, he could have selected it from the popular family SUV, the Nissan Qashqai. This would have cost \u00a34,100, another frightening figure albeit slightly less than the Land Rover Discovery Sport. While Halloween might bring temporary scares, unexpected repair costs can haunt drivers all year round. With advanced technology and hybrid components now common even in mid-range models, MotorEasy warns that the cost of keeping vehicles on the road is rising faster than many realise.Duncan McClure Fisher, MotorEasy founder and CEO of Intelligent Motoring, said: \u201cThe figures are frightening and not just because it\u2019s Halloween. Today\u2019s cars are more advanced than ever, but that means they\u2019re also more complex and expensive to fix when something goes wrong. \u201cFrankenstein\u2019s Car is a light-hearted way to remind drivers that breakdowns can be scary in more ways than one. It\u2019s a seasonal take on the data that sits behind our MotorEasy car Reliability Index \u2013 a live dataset that tracks the relative frequency and cost of repairs across 341 different vehicle models\u201d.About Intelligent Motoring         Connecting human experts with motoring technology to create extraordinary experiences         Intelligent Motoring brings together the innovative vehicle ownership solutions of MotorEasy, Warranty Assist and Motor Angel, to provide car buyers and owners, warranty providers, dealers, manufacturers and lifestyle brands access to a unique suite of value-driven products, services and resources in one place.         Formally launched in 2022, Intelligent Motoring is self-financed, wholly independent and profit-focused for itself and its partners. Collectively, Intelligent Motoring brands boast over a million members.        For media enquiries please contact Justine Hoadley or Matthew Enderby       Tel: 0208 977 9132      Email: intelligentmotoring@harrisonsadler.com      "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Frankenstein\u2019s Car","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/frankensteins-car-monstrous-costs-haunting-motorists\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]