Carpenters Motors has announced it will increase labour rates and the prices of selected genuine parts from April 1, 2026, citing rising global supply-chain costs, higher freight charges, and increased operational expenses as the driving factors behind the change. The Suva-based dealership issued a customer notice on Wednesday outlining the adjustment and warning that current quotations will only be honoured until the effective date.
“Due to the continued increase in global supply chain costs, rising freight charges, higher operational expenses, and fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, we wish to inform you that our labour rates and prices of selected genuine parts will be revised effective from 1st April 2026,” the company said in the notice. Carpenters Motors did not publish a list of affected parts or the scale of the price rises, but said the changes will apply across both service labour and a selection of genuine replacement components.
The company emphasised that all quotations issued prior to the announcement will remain valid only until April 1, after which the revised rates will apply. It also warned customers that further changes could be necessary if external cost drivers shift. “In the event of any changes in government duties, taxes, levies, or supplier price adjustments, Carpenters Motors reserves the right to review and revise prices accordingly,” the notice said.
Carpenters Motors sought to reassure customers that the price adjustment will not affect service standards. The company said it remains committed to “providing quality vehicles, genuine parts, skilled technicians, and dependable after‑sales support,” and thanked customers for their understanding and continued patronage. The statement framed the move as a response to persistent cost pressures rather than a change in the company’s service model.
The announcement comes as many businesses across sectors continue to grapple with the lingering effects of disrupted international supply chains, higher freight costs and volatile foreign exchange rates. For vehicle owners, fleet managers and businesses that rely on regular maintenance, the change means budgeting for higher service bills from April. Carpenters Motors’ decision to preserve pre‑announcement quotations only until the implementation date gives customers a limited window to secure current pricing.
While no immediate follow-up from Carpenters Motors was available to provide detailed pricing or an itemised parts list affected by the adjustment, the company’s notice makes clear that further revisions remain possible if government or supplier charges change. Customers seeking to lock in current rates or clarify which parts are affected have until April 1 to act under the company’s stated terms.
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