Archive for July, 2011
Western U.S. Has Highest Car Repair Costs
Posted on 01. Jul, 2011 by admin.
Arizona is the most expensive state to get your car repaired, according to CarMD, a provider of diagnostic tools and information. The average repair cost in the Grand Canyon State is $421.49, about $65 more than the $356.04 national average.
Overall, most Western states have above-average repair costs. Folks in the West paid 13% more than Midwesterners and 11% more than people in the Southeast, says CarMD, adding that the higher costs in the West are attributed to the dry, dusty air that can clog airflow sensors and wreak havoc on a car's long-term health.
Some states, such as like California, pay more for maintenance labor, too. It’s 20% higher in the Golden State. The Midwest has lower repair costs compared with the national average, but strangely, Washington, D.C., has the lowest repair cost in the U.S. Considering the high cost of living in D.C., you’d think that wouldn’t be the case, but CarMD says that since more people own new vehicles relative to the population in the District, more drivers are likely covered under no-cost warranty programs.
Continue reading below for a detailed chart of the top five states with most expensive and least expensive car repairs.
The following is the ranking of the top 5 states with the highest car repair costs in 2010, according to CarMD:
State | Average Cost | Average | Average |
Arizona | $421.49 | $260.29 | $161.20 |
New Mexico | $406.81 | $240.59 | $166.22 |
Colorado | $397.83 | $244.91 | $152.92 |
California | $394.49 | $227.39 | $172.30 |
Nevada | $393.96 | $227.08 | $166.89 |
CarMD ranking of states/districts with the lowest car repair costs in 2010:
State | Average Cost | Average | Average |
D.C. | $265.29 | $163.09 | $102.20 |
Missouri | $297.27 | $160.76 | $136.51 |
Ohio | $298.49 | $175.24 | $123.26 |
Wisconsin | $298.76 | $170.88 | $127.88 |
Nebraska | $301.79 | $179.00 | $122.79 |
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Chrysler Considering GT Racing Return With 2013 Dodge Viper
Posted on 01. Jul, 2011 by admin.
A little over a decade ago Chrysler was dominating the international GT circuit with its first-generation Dodge Viper race car, taking home a hat-trick of GTS-class wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 1998 to 2000, as well as a win at the 24 Hours of Daytona during the same period. Now, with a brand new 2013 Dodge Viper being readied for launch…
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HSV Unveils SV Black Edition Range At 2011 Australian Motor Show
Posted on 01. Jul, 2011 by admin.
Animosity between Australian performance brands Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) and Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) won’t be helped by the unveilings at the 2011 Australian Motor Show, which kicks off today in the city of Melbourne. We already saw the sinister FPV concept car packing a supercharged 5.0-liter Boss V-8, but now, HSV, the…
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Father Teaches Son To Drive With Ferrari 458 Italia: Video
Posted on 01. Jul, 2011 by admin.
Learning to drive can be a strenuous situation for many, however, imagine if you were learning to drive in a brand new Ferrari worth a quarter of a million dollars? Somehow, we imagine the teen learning to drive with this Ferrari 458 Italia won’t mind too much. This particular supercar was spotted on a busy London street with the proverbial…
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FPV Reveals Falcon GT Concept Powered By Supercharged Boss V-8
Posted on 01. Jul, 2011 by admin.
Today, the most exciting engine in Ford’s global lineup is not found in some high-priced Lincoln or a stylish Euro hatch. No, Ford’s most exciting engine can be found in a limited edition sports sedan sold in Australia by the local division’s in-house tuner Ford Performance Vehicles, or FPV for short. FPV’s range of muscle…
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RSR Nurburg Lotus Road Rally Tour Helps You Explore The ‘Ring In Style
Posted on 01. Jul, 2011 by admin.
Known the world over for the famous race track by its namesake, the town of Nurburg is frequently overlooked. Indeed, when I embarked upon my journey to the car enthusiast’s Mecca, my focus was fixed firmly on the imaginary prize awaiting me at the Nurburgring Nordschleife’s finish line, but RSR Nurburg’s Lotus Road Rally Tour helped me to…
