Tesla costs the least and German brands the most in CR’s exclusive analysis By Jeff S. Bartlett Data analysis by Steven Elek The cost of owning a car goes far beyond what you pay to buy it.

The average car maintenance and repair costs run around 10 cents a mile—or close to $1,500 a year if you drive an average of 15,000 miles. And surprise repairs can be a lot worse than that ...

If Thumbtack’s most recent estimate holds steady, $6,548 in yearly maintenance costs amounts to $32,740 in five years, and $65,480 in 10 years. Admittedly, you shouldn’t need to repair a roof ...

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RepairPal's maintenance data works out quite a bit cheaper than that even, with the average Lexus repair cost coming in at $551 per annum. So to help you understand the maintenance costs ...

An electric vehicle (EV) can be cost effective in many ways, particularly when it comes to saving money on gas. But like any other car, they have their share of maintenance and repair costs.

Adjusted for inflation, that’s around $772 per year in 2024 — far below the adjusted cost of owning a BMW ($1,323) or a Mercedes-Benz ($1,241). Car repair and maintenance costs increased by 39 ...

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While the allure of a new, high-performance car may be hard to resist, it’s smart to think about the long-term cost of ownership before you buy. Maintenance and repairs can add up across a ...

They have maintenance costs of $4,246 over 5 years ... EVs have around $1,712 in repair costs over 5 years of ownership, higher than drivers looking at $1,695 in repair costs for gas-powered ...