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Aug
Why Complex Cars Cost More to Repair
Years ago, fixing a car after a collision may have meant straightening out steel and swapping out damaged parts, but the complexity of modern cars means that the repair process is now more complicated—and more costly. Car designs are more intricate today due to advances in technology that make driving safer and more fuel-efficient, but also because modern drivers want “creature comforts” in their cars, says Scott Brown, president of the International Automotive Technicians Network. “Some of it is driven by safety, and some of it by consumer demand,” he explains. Factors Driving Up Repair Costs Modern cars are more expensive to repair for a...