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A sensor problem left unaddressed, for example, can eventually damage a catalytic converter \u2014 a repair that can cost more than $1,500.<\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED STORY | <\/b><b>Car maintenance costs are still rising one year after Trump&#8217;s sweeping tariffs<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Other frequent repairs flagged by the report include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ignition coils and spark plugs, which run close to $500<\/li>\n<li>Airflow sensor repairs, which can cost more than $300<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The report also found the cost of labor is growing, driven in part by newer cars that are more complicated to fix than older models.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/?p=849\">Marana traffic stop turns up military-grade arsenal<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>FROM THE ARCHIVES | <\/b><b>5 steps to save money on auto repair<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Parts prices are another factor drivers need to consider. 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