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Car insurance

How has the price changed since before the pandemic?

On average, premiums are up 55% since February 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (Almost all of that increase came between 2022 and 2024.)

Why has the price gone up?

Cars are more expensive; parts and repairs are more expensive; medical bills following auto accidents are more expensive. Modern cars are packed with pricey electronics, pushing up the cost of fixing even minor fender-benders, while empty streets during the pan

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