Americans spent $261.0 billion on motor vehicle maintenance and repair in 2024, about $768 per resident, ranging across states from $456 to $1,207; in dollars it grew 51.9% from 2019 to 2025 but only 4.0% in volume after prices (BEA, national and state).
What it shows: Rhode Island is the largest at $1,207; the smallest shown is West Virginia at $456.
Data and chart by CalcScrape: Car Total Cost of Ownership Calculator