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Mar 10 2024
08:26 pm
The total annual cost of owning and maintaining a new car climbed to more than $12,000 last year, up from about $11,000 the previous year. Monthly car payments also spiked along with rising interest rates. NBC News’ Christine Romans has the story.
Cost of car ownership on the rise, becoming unsustainable for some drivers
Car ownership is getting more expensive due to rising repair costs
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NYT: Insurance premiums skyrocket as technology in cars tattles
I think you can turn off that
(in reply to jbr)
I think you can turn off that "feature".
What’s behind the rapid increase in car insurance rates
What’s behind the rapid increase in car insurance rates
North Carolina Rate Bureau
Consumer prices moved higher in March. Auto insurance costs ...
Consumer prices moved higher in March. Auto insurance costs were a major reason.
Did your car insurance rate go up a lot ...
Did your car insurance rate go up a lot even though you don’t drive much?