A used car can look like a bargain right up until the first insurance bill, repair estimate or financing statement arrives.
If your car’s feeling or sounding like it could do with some R&R on a shop lift, you better brace yourself. The reason is that the cost of repairs in the U.S. is accelerating faster than a runaway EV.
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5 cars with low repair costs

These five affordable cars have low repair and maintenance costs in 2026. Owners of these cars can save thousands of dollars on long‑term ownership costs.
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