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States Where You Don't Want Your Car to Break Down

mainstreet.com -- NEW YORK (MoneyTalksNews) -- The worst place in the country to have your car break down is apparently Wyoming.
According to a summertime state-by-state ranking of repair costs researched by auto diagnostic company CarMD, Wyoming drivers “paid 17 percent more than the U.S. average for overall repairs, including 19% more for labor and 15% more for parts.” The average cost in the state: $389.18, about $100 higher than the cheapest states.
The numbers are based on more than 160,000 repairs made in 2011 related to a “check engine” light.
Here are the top five most expensive states for car repairs:
• Wyoming: $389.18
• Utah: $378.54
• California: $367.86
• Montana: $364.29
• Arizona: $362.65

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Submitted Jul 22, 2012 By: leemun

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goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:11,071 Points:1,949,605 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 12:10:38 PM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse hmmm
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,828 Points:1,637,220 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 6:20:05 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse either get a rental car when traveling, or make sure to have an excellent towing policy in place. Mine (and it ain't AAA) covers 100 miles and includes trailers (boat, cargo, horse, etc).
pbug101 Champion Author Georgia Posts:2,581 Points:604,025 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 4:38:51 AM Ignore pbug101 Report Abuse ok
Dphillips720 Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,417 Points:550,600 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 3:11:31 AM Ignore Dphillips720 Report Abuse Also agree with my fellow michigander jessek especially in Detroit :)
Dphillips720 Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,417 Points:550,600 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 3:09:47 AM Ignore Dphillips720 Report Abuse If same exact repair on same exact vehicle only difference should be parts due to shipping Sounds like a little gouging going on! !
mfeldstein Champion Author Ottawa Posts:8,301 Points:1,956,230 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 11:19:00 PM Ignore mfeldstein Report Abuse New state slogan: "Wyoming, where smart car mechanics go for work"
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,681 Points:689,900 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 11:05:40 PM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse Old News
Ahking Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,599 Points:621,360 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 11:03:06 PM Ignore Ahking Report Abuse ok
jessek Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,657 Points:1,280,490 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:57:07 PM Ignore jessek Report Abuse Actually you don't to break down anywhere.
OilOnTheCheap Champion Author Ventura Posts:2,255 Points:477,735 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:50:38 PM Ignore OilOnTheCheap Report Abuse Proper maintenance will prevent you from being a statistic
DCbeachbum Champion Author South Carolina Posts:2,667 Points:926,365 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:47:18 PM Ignore DCbeachbum Report Abuse My pan for visiting any of these states is to rent a car. As far as changing the filters in my vehicles... well that's what brother in laws are for.
J4romeo All-Star Author Gary Posts:506 Points:1,219,125 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:46:04 PM Ignore J4romeo Report Abuse good to know!
tobasco Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:7,376 Points:2,131,585 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:43:25 PM Ignore tobasco Report Abuse towing is a killer.
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,174 Points:1,755,920 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:42:06 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse glad I don't live in those states
downstream Champion Author Little Rock Posts:1,137 Points:1,417,625 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:37:55 PM Ignore downstream Report Abuse variation is to be expected.
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:576,480 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:34:41 PM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Interesting but kinda obvious, take care of your car and it will be cheaper
Tekkersmom57 Champion Author Syracuse Posts:2,019 Points:728,890 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:32:51 PM Ignore Tekkersmom57 Report Abuse I'm glad that I don't live in or near any of those states.
bowler360 Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,110 Points:527,250 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:26:34 PM Ignore bowler360 Report Abuse Don't go there?
hlscaldera Rookie Author Texas Posts:18 Points:59,695 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:26:17 PM Ignore hlscaldera Report Abuse i never drive this places...
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:8,052 Points:1,600,730 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:26:09 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse All top 5 are in the west---hmmm
gilfarm Champion Author Alabama Posts:6,936 Points:1,976,540 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:24:28 PM Ignore gilfarm Report Abuse No good time for a breakdown.
budman1035 Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,838 Points:672,400 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:20:57 PM Ignore budman1035 Report Abuse I guess "Don't go driving west, young man!
camaro_man Champion Author Kitchener-Waterloo Posts:2,372 Points:638,745 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:20:34 PM Ignore camaro_man Report Abuse wow
clermont40miles Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:10,754 Points:1,800,345 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:19:43 PM Ignore clermont40miles Report Abuse Proper maintenance will minimize breakdowns on trips. Like the body, a malfunction can happen anytime, anywhere.
Amtrgas Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,678 Points:1,645,720 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:19:21 PM Ignore Amtrgas Report Abuse There is no place you want to break down. That is why you want to maintain your vehicle.
SierraFaith Sophomore Author Arkansas Posts:185 Points:51,885 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:18:34 PM Ignore SierraFaith Report Abuse All out west
blazerbob91 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:6,285 Points:1,910,995 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:18:05 PM Ignore blazerbob91 Report Abuse IT's always more expensive when your from out of state.
ManBat12 Sophomore Author Tacoma Posts:140 Points:14,520 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:16:39 PM Ignore ManBat12 Report Abuse ok
my2002m Champion Author Tulsa Posts:6,213 Points:1,697,980 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:14:05 PM Ignore my2002m Report Abuse Glad I don't live in any of these.
toadNY Champion Author Albany Posts:7,188 Points:1,540,850 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:11:04 PM Ignore toadNY Report Abuse You said it comprof, use to be a 1/2 inch an 9/16 craftsman wrench, also made in America.
mrbee Champion Author Little Rock Posts:3,894 Points:2,493,530 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:09:34 PM Ignore mrbee Report Abuse How do you control where you breakdown?
granitestater Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:8,980 Points:1,458,450 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:07:15 PM Ignore granitestater Report Abuse There goes my road trip to the Left Coast...
bonzoonfmb Champion Author Florida Posts:1,817 Points:664,910 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:04:44 PM Ignore bonzoonfmb Report Abuse Break downs are never timely.
EducatedShopper Sophomore Author Milwaukee Posts:106 Points:477,370 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:03:36 PM Ignore EducatedShopper Report Abuse Am glad my state is not on the crappy list
menagerie1013 Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,365 Points:711,190 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 9:58:19 PM Ignore menagerie1013 Report Abuse Great, my state is on another crappy list.
WIPACKERFAN Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,944 Points:1,871,150 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 9:52:26 PM Ignore WIPACKERFAN Report Abuse Car repairs are not cheap anywhere.
camel1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:8,410 Points:2,294,315 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 9:51:26 PM Ignore camel1 Report Abuse one would think the high area would be the northeast area (NY, NJ).
pecos Champion Author Columbus Posts:7,804 Points:2,132,015 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 9:49:51 PM Ignore pecos Report Abuse Do you ever want it to break down.
OOXXFF Champion Author Greensboro Posts:3,193 Points:1,106,655 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 9:49:51 PM Ignore OOXXFF Report Abuse Breakdown is not good.
fuelsaverMN Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,282 Points:559,080 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 9:48:45 PM Ignore fuelsaverMN Report Abuse I am glad i don't have many breakdowns.
davenles Champion Author Texas Posts:3,336 Points:746,360 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 9:48:19 PM Ignore davenles Report Abuse The tow bill could be huge as well.
bvrbill Champion Author Eugene Posts:3,440 Points:546,000 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 9:46:54 PM Ignore bvrbill Report Abuse No place is a good place to suffer a breakdown.
Blue48 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,445 Points:1,665,645 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 9:42:21 PM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse BUMMER!
Jeffro61 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,408 Points:2,310,945 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 9:40:21 PM Ignore Jeffro61 Report Abuse Break downs are never good.
Dennisjk Champion Author Detroit Posts:6,571 Points:1,949,775 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 9:36:57 PM Ignore Dennisjk Report Abuse I don't think you want your car to break down in any state.
pbug101 Champion Author Georgia Posts:2,581 Points:604,025 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 9:36:29 PM Ignore pbug101 Report Abuse ok
VanIsleLes All-Star Author British Columbia Posts:898 Points:295,295 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 9:32:24 PM Ignore VanIsleLes Report Abuse Bugger huh?
sneadmd Sophomore Author Dayton Posts:217 Points:221,975 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 9:32:21 PM Ignore sneadmd Report Abuse Interesting
suzmar Champion Author Texas Posts:2,223 Points:896,935 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 9:29:43 PM Ignore suzmar Report Abuse All out west, maybe inaccessibility has something to do with it. Miles to repair places. suppliers, etc.
RooieOH Rookie Author Ohio Posts:35 Points:6,680 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 9:28:08 PM Ignore RooieOH Report Abuse ?