The Real Impact of Used Auto Parts on Your Car Repair Costs
Car repair costs in America have become a serious financial pressure point. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, motor vehicle maintenance and repair costs have increased 43.6% since January 2019 - more than four times the rate of general inflation in some peak years. The average American now spends around $936 per year on routine maintenance and unscheduled repairs, and that figure climbs steeply for older vehicles and major failures. One in three Americans cannot afford an unexpected vehicle repair bill. Twenty percent of households have delayed needed maintenance because of the cost.