Car ownership is getting more expensive due to rising repair costs

Auto repair costs have been rising for years. But recently they’ve spiked. Experts say it’s likely a mix of factors: heavier, faster and more complex vehicles, riskier driving behavior, new technology and labor and supply shortages. Repair shop owners say they can’t find enough technicians despite paying six-figure salaries. As technology marches on, and fancy cutting-edge EVs fill roads, consumers hear horror stories about huge repair bills. But insiders say there’s reason to be optimistic.