US EditionAuto Shop Sticker Shock, as the Price of Many Repairs Soars
Tariffs on imported auto parts raised repair costs by 15% over the past year, causing delays and extra fees for shops and consumers, officials said.
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Auto shop sticker shock, as the price of many repairs soars
October 3 marks six months since new auto tariffs began to take effect, impacting the price of vehicles, parts and repairs.And as of August 2025, the cost of vehicle maintenance was 8.5% higher than the same time last year, according to the latest Consumer Price Index.As maintenance and repair costs continue to climb, drivers like Judy Johnston are finding themselves priced out of essential car care.Johnston's car has an oil leak, but she said s…
‘They're getting crushed': Auto repair costs surging amid 25% tariff
The rubber is starting to meet the road on tariffs. Motor vehicle repair prices are up 15% compared to a year ago and 5% from July to August, according to the Consumer Price Index. Joel Matias, owner of Lucero’s Tire Shop in Plainville, said the pricing for tires is “totally different.” “A lot of people pay way more for tires, even though they’re new or used,” Matias said. “A lot of tires come in overseas and the tires that they make here in the…
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