Maintenance & Ownership Costs: Practical, No-Nonsense Coverage

The sticker price is the smallest number in car ownership over five years. Insurance, fuel, depreciation, and repairs usually add up to more than the loan itself. This section breaks down what maintenance actually costs by mileage interval, which repairs are normal wear and which ones signal a bigger problem, and how to budget for a car you plan to keep past the warranty.

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