Ouch! Driving costs nearly $9,000 yearly

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And you thought BUYING a car was expensive. According to AAA, the overall cost of owning and operating a vehicle now averages $8,776 a year --- and that was before the latest run-up in gas prices.  Costs were determined by the size of the vehicle, so depending on what you drive, the cost is either slightly higher or much lower than that.    If you’d like to see exactly how much you’re spending per year on your car, CLICK HERE!