The average cost to repair conventional automobiles increased in the US for the first time in 6 years, but the cost to repair hybrid cars decreased.

The most expensive automobile repair was the replacement of hybrid vehicle inverters, which cost $4,098. However, the cost of that decreased by almost 5%. The most expensive automobile repair job is now the replacement of the transmission and reprogramming of the electronic control module in conventional automobiles, and that costs more than $5,400.

“Another reason hybrid repair costs are believed to have dropped is the number of technicians qualified to repair them has increased, as has the number of suppliers of hybrid-specific parts.”, according to hybridCARS.

Source: hybridCARS

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The 2014 Mazda6 now offers a diesel engine option, even in the United States.

The diesel engine offers 184 HP and 185 pound-feet of torque.

Diesel cars are not widely available in the United States, and i’ve seen quite a few complaints about this, so this is good news to some.

2014 Mazda6. Image obtained with thanks from Freep.com.

Diesel-fueled engines are most commonly used in large trucks.

Diesel engines offer greater fuel efficiency, and have a reputation for superior reliability. Diesel car fuel economy ratings easily exceed 50 mpg, while gasoline powered cars are in their 30s.

Source: Freep.com

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