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Tampa Car Owners Brace for Soaring Maintenance Costs

3/13/2025

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Car owners in Tampa, Florida, are on edge as looming tariffs threaten to inflate vehicle maintenance and purchase costs. Judi Cordts stresses the urgency of timely repairs, while auto repair manager Scott Strouphauer cautions about escalating expenses. Michael Murphy warns that new car prices could soar by 10-20%, urging consumers to act quickly before it's too late.

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Car owners in Tampa, Florida, are on edge as looming tariffs threaten to inflate vehicle maintenance and purchase costs. Judi Cordts stresses the urgency of timely repairs, while auto repair manager Scott Strouphauer cautions about escalating expenses. Michael Murphy warns that new car prices could soar by 10-20%, urging consumers to act quickly before it's too late.