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Why It’s So Expensive To Run An Auto Repair Shop

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Auto repair prices have risen far faster than overall inflation. Mechanics say one key reason is the new software, parts, and safety technology. Shops are spending more on software access and safety calibration equipment. While the number of auto repair shops has grown, some who work in the business say it is getting harder to keep up, especially for smaller ones.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:09 Chapter 1: Complicated and expensive

04:02 Chapter 2: Access to vehicle data

Produced by: Robert Ferris

Edited and shot by: Darren Geeter, Natalie Rice

Additional Camera: Ryan Baker

Post production support: Erin Black

Animation: Jason Reginato, Emily Park

Senior managing producer: Tala Hadavi

Addition footage: Getty Images

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