[learnstats2]

> Maintenance is relatively cheap and 2020 waiting lists were sometimes months long given the spike in riders forcing many to DIY.

As another commenter has said - why don't shops charge according to the increased demand? This situation benefits them.

[notesinthefield]

If youve only so many mechanics, who do you really benefit increasing the price when most people will end up on the wait list anyway? Then you run the risk of losing them to the next shop.