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Despite a proliferation of new models, a survey of U.S. consumers finds only 40% believe most vehicles will be electric 10 years from now, a result AAA analysts say reveals a ‘lack of knowledge’ in how EVs perform in day-to-day driving conditions.
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The organization's newest survey backs the need for F&I protections, finding that 64 million U.S. drivers can't afford an unexpected vehicle repair. AAA also found that one-third of drivers skip or delay recommended services or repairs.
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The methods used to de-ice roadways cost 22 million American vehicle owners an estimated $15.4 billion in rust repairs over the last five years, according to a new AAA survey. The average cost to repair rust-related issues is $500.
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Spurred by a nearly 25% drop in fuel price, the annual cost to own and operate a vehicle in the United States has fallen to a six-year low of $8,558, according to AAA’s 2016 Your Driving Costs study. The drop more than offset the increase in every other cost associated with vehicle ownership.
Read More →Decreases in gas prices and finance charges related to auto loans fueled the decline, but rises in maintenance and tire replacement costs make F&I protections an important consideration for vehicle owners.
Read More →The editor delves into two studies that paint a bleak future for dealership service departments and a third that says vehicle owners are there for the taking.
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