Automobile repair and maintenance

Car repairs are getting more expensive. Here’s why

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Your eyes aren’t fooling you — your car repair bill really is getting more expensive. Several factors are pushing costs up: heavier, more complex vehicles, new materials and manufacturing methods, a worsening dearth of talented technicians and pandemic-induced supply shortages. “Customers definitely are getting sticker shock,” said David Goldsmith, who owns Urban Classics, a repair … Read more

Why your credit score may be to blame

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Catherine Falls Commercial | Moment | Getty Images If you’ve noticed the cost of your car insurance policy has gone up, you’re not alone. Inflation takes some of the blame, but your credit score may have a role as well. The national average cost for full-coverage car insurance has gone up to $2,543 per year, … Read more