Former Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi’s official car, a BMW 7 Series, cost nearly €60,000 in repairs and replacement cars.
The black saloon was bought in November 2003 for €62,254.
However, it ended up costing the State a total of €120,371 – excluding fuel costs.
Between 2007 and 2012, the Government spent €36,335 on repairs and €21,782 on the leasing of replacement cars while the BMW was being repaired, a total of €58,117.
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat was recently criticised for keeping his private car, an Alfa 159, for official use and claiming an annual allowance for it of €7,000 – as he did as Opposition leader.
Meanwhile, the former Prime Minister’s official car remains garaged because it is considered too costly to use.
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