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AAA study: Owning and operating a new car now costs nearly $13,000 a year

AAA study: Owning and operating a new car now costs nearly $13,000 a year
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If you are shopping for a new vehicle, AAA says the sticker price is only part of the cost drivers need to consider. AAAs 2026 Your Driving Costs study finds the average annual cost to own and operate a new vehicle is $12,863, or $1,071.92 per month. Watch Alicia Smith's video report below: The s...

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