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A car owner's most common frustrations are the many repair and maintenance requirements that come with owning a vehicle. 

And unfortunately, things can get pretty expensive. For example, a man recently sparked conversation online when he revealed his Audi requires $40,000 in repairs after just 3 months.

In another instance, a woman was reportedly quoted $49 for a simple air filter change, which takes a few minutes to complete. 

Data backs up these anecdotal experiences.