Car ownership costs an average of $5,851 a year on top of auto loan payments, analysis finds
The cost of insurance, gas, and maintenance or repairs can add thousands of dollars a year to the price of owning a car.
The cost of insurance, gas, and maintenance or repairs can add thousands of dollars a year to the price of owning a car.
Source: CNBC Top. Read the original report: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/14/car-ownership-costs-insurance-gas-maintenance-auto-loan-payments.html
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