Special Report

The Most Expensive States to Fix Your Car

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35. Alabama
> Total cost of repairs:
$383.04
> Avg. labor cost: $152.81 (21st highest)
> Avg. parts cost: $230.23 (17th lowest)
> Pct. of roadway in poor condition: 3.9% (10th lowest)

Minneapolis 35W Bridge, Skyline and Lightrails at Sunset
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34. Minnesota
> Total cost of repairs:
$384.73
> Avg. labor cost: $151.8 (23rd highest)
> Avg. parts cost: $232.93 (18th lowest)
> Pct. of roadway in poor condition: 6.7% (23rd lowest)

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33. Tennessee
> Total cost of repairs:
$385.21
> Avg. labor cost: $151.24 (24th highest)
> Avg. parts cost: $233.97 (23rd lowest)
> Pct. of roadway in poor condition: 5.0% (15th lowest)

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32. Arizona
> Total cost of repairs:
$385.64
> Avg. labor cost: $160.98 (13th highest)
> Avg. parts cost: $224.66 (14th lowest)
> Pct. of roadway in poor condition: 4.3% (12th lowest)

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31. Texas
> Total cost of repairs:
$386.49
> Avg. labor cost: $153.32 (20th highest)
> Avg. parts cost: $233.17 (19th lowest)
> Pct. of roadway in poor condition: 10.7% (20th highest)

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