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U.S. Drivers Face 70% Higher Repair Costs Since 2020

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 3:59 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. drivers confront 70% higher repair costs since 2020, with mechanics charging more.
Heather Long reports average new-car repair expenses total $1,750 over the first five years.
AAA data shows gasoline averages $4.33 per gallon, a 45% increase since the Iran war began in late February.
LendingTree finds average 2026 full-coverage auto insurance costs $2,124 annually, while minimum coverage costs $816.

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Story summary

U.S. drivers confront 70% higher repair costs since 2020, with mechanics charging more.
Heather Long reports average new-car repair expenses total $1,750 over the first five years.
AAA data shows gasoline averages $4.33 per gallon, a 45% increase since the Iran war began in late February.
LendingTree finds average 2026 full-coverage auto insurance costs $2,124 annually, while minimum coverage costs $816.