Automotive Dealer - Gas cap tops list of technical car repairs in Connecticut ; The most common car repair in Connecticut last year was related to the gas cap, causing 147 million gallons of fuel to evaporate annually and costing an average of $366.79 in parts and labor.
CarMD’s 2010 analysis shows that expense is 3 percent higher than the national average of $356.04 for the same repair, signaled usually by a “check engine” warning light.
CarMD.com Corp. has been compiling automotive repair data from certified mechanics for about 14 years, to provide consumers with information that helps them make educated decisions about vehicle maintenance.
Art Jacobsen, vice president of CarMD, said the research provides state-by-state transparency.
“We are releasing this data to empower consumers and technicians with a better understanding of common repairs and costs and to call attention to the fact that — regardless of region — drivers who follow a regularly scheduled maintenance program and address problems early tend to have reduced fuel bills and repair costs,” he said.
Harsh weather in states such as Arizona and North Dakota can add wear and tear. “It’s imperative to take care of your car to avoid catastrophic vehicle failures,” he said.
Arizona topped the list of highest car repair costs with an average of $421.49 for parts and labor, followed by New Mexico, $406.81 and Colorado, $397.83.
The lowest? That would be the District of Columbia, bottoming out the list at $265.29.
Connecticut’s ranking is 16.
The second-most common fix last year was a faulty oxygen sensor, trailed by catalytic converter replacements, mass air flow sensor replacements and then spark plug and spark plug wire replacements.
CarMD does not include fixes in its database on problems that are not associated with diagnostic computers, such as tires, brakes and mechanical parts, such as belts and hoses.
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