Money Management

AAA says that the average annual cost of owning a car hit a new high in 2020 at $9,561, which includes nine cents per mile for maintenance, repairs and tires. That means if you put 10,000 miles a year on your car, you can expect to pay about $900 in maintenance and repair bills. Double that expectation to $1,800 if you drive your car 20,000 miles per year. Keeping your car in tip-top shape is the key to maintaining its value and limiting its time in the mechanic’s bay. Learn 6 inexpensive DIY car maintenance tasks that help you avoid costlier bills....