Spurred by a nearly 25% drop in fuel price, the annual cost to own and operate a vehicle in the United States has fallen to a six-year low of $8,558, according to AAA’s 2016 Your Driving Costs study. The drop more than offset the increase in every other cost associated with vehicle ownership.
Potholes on U.S. roadway have become a $3 billion annual problem for vehicle owners, according to a new study from AAA. The findings make for great evidence manual material for F&I offices selling tire-and-wheel protection.
Decreases in gas prices and finance charges related to auto loans fueled the decline, but rises in maintenance and tire replacement costs make F&I protections an important consideration for vehicle owners.
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