Up and up and up
° With the advent of technologies such as airbags, advanced electronic systems and lightweight body materials, fixing new cars has become more costly than ever. Over a 10-year span, the average cost of a new car repair rose 43 percent - or faster than the inflation rate.
$3,681
The average cost of repairing a new car in 2003
$2,578
The cost of fixing a new car 10 years ago