France CPI: 07.2.3 transport maintenance and repair
France CPI: 07.2.3 transport maintenance and repair stood at 101.83 in Sep 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Consumer price index table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1996 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Consumer price index table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
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| By COICOP class | |||||||||||
| COICOP classification: 07.2.3 - Maintenance and repair of personal transport equipment (S) | 101.83 | 101.79 | 101.59 | 101.22 | 101.11 | 101.43 | 101.5 | 101.2 | 100.89 | 100.6 | |
| COICOP classification: 07.2.4 - Other services related to personal transport equipment (S) | 101.99 | 102.21 | 104.53 | 101.51 | 101.88 | 101.97 | 101.1 | 101.48 | 100.05 | 100.86 |
Understanding france CPI: 07.2.3 transport maintenance and repair
Professional service charges billed to households for the mechanical repair, routine servicing, bodywork, and technical inspection of personal transport equipment are tracked here. The scope encompasses garage labor fees, diagnostic testing charges, panel beating, and mandatory periodic vehicle safety inspections, excluding the cost of replacement parts. Outlays represent the total service bills paid by vehicle owners to professional mechanics and authorized service centers. This index captures the wage inflation, overhead costs, and technical training expenses inherent in the automotive repair sector.
When evaluating this data, users should note that repair service prices tend to rise steadily over time without the sharp monthly volatility seen in retail fuel markets. Seasonal variations are minor, though slight peaks can occur before major holiday travel periods when drivers service their vehicles. Year-on-year comparisons provide a reliable indicator of service sector cost pressures by eliminating minor administrative timing anomalies. Analysts comparing this series with transport parts indices should recognize that repair services are fundamentally driven by local labor costs and technician availability rather than global commodity prices.
Frequently asked questions
- What services are measured in transport maintenance and repair?
- The series tracks professional garage labor, mechanical repairs, bodywork, and mandatory vehicle safety inspections.
- How do repair service prices differ from fuel or parts prices?
- Repair prices reflect local labor wages and technical overhead rather than volatile global commodity or crude oil markets.
- Are seasonal fluctuations significant in vehicle maintenance pricing?
- Seasonality is generally mild, though minor demand increases can occur ahead of heavy holiday travel seasons.