The New 10-Year Car: Is a $50,000 Vehicle Really Worth Replacing One That Still Runs Well?

Mercury Insurance issued a consumer advisory encouraging drivers to retain older vehicles due to high market prices, citing an average new car transaction cost of $50,000. The company suggests that repairs are often financially preferable to the total costs of replacement, which includes financing, taxes, registration and insurance.

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