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ally. Deducting the approximately 30 percent that are alcohol related, we’re still looking at a $105 billion tab for other causes. An estimated 10 percent, or $10 billion of this cost, is totally or partly attributable to failure of one or more vehicle components.

Car Care Council’s research shows nine out of 10 vehicles need some kind of maintenance. The Council suggests that if only 20 percent of those mechanically deficient vehicles were returned to safe driving condition, the savings could amount to $2 billion, not to mention the suffering And pain that could be avoided.

These are expenses our society need not incur. How long since you’ve had someone take a look at the safety components of your car?

95.5%