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Why some car parts are still hard to find

by Henry Epp
Sep 18, 2023
Dealers are still playing catch-up after the chip shortage and suppliers are building parts for new cars rather than those on the road.
Dealerships are hesitant to sell high-demand parts to repair shops. Instead, they're prioritizing putting those parts into new cars.
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Older cars, more complex parts: Why the cost of automotive repairs is up 17% since last year

by Stephanie Hughes
Sep 14, 2023
Another example of inflation caused by the pandemic.
Car parts have gotten more expensive, and so has labor. But cars themselves have also gotten more complicated to fix.
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Why have car repairs gotten so expensive?

by Samantha Fields
Aug 7, 2023
The cost of car maintenance and repair is rising much faster than inflation.
Aside from the rising price of spare parts, repair costs have gotten more expensive because newer cars are more complicated to fix. 
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