AAA says it costs more than $12.8K to own, operate a new car each year
- Posted on September 30, 2026
- By Detroit Free Press
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AAA says it costs more than $12.8K to own, operate a new car each year
The cost to own and operate a new vehicle is more than $1,000 every month, according to AAA, but one expert says people too often fixate on payments.