How many people feel that car maintenance costs are high?

According to a survey, about 70% of people have experienced feeling that car maintenance costs are higher than expected.

What is the average annual maintenance cost?

26.8% of respondents answered that their annual maintenance cost is between 10,000 and 30,000 yen. However, this can vary significantly depending on the car model and usage.

What are some ways to reduce maintenance costs?

The press release does not specify the details of cost-saving measures, but the survey includes questions about these specifics.

Approximately 70% of Car Owners Feel Maintenance Costs Are 'Higher Than Expected.' What Are the Strategies to Reduce Expenses?

Published Apr 2, 2026 12:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:46 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

A survey conducted jointly by NEXER and Fujiya Glass Store revealed that approximately 70% of car owners have experienced car maintenance costs being 'higher than expected.' The survey, targeting 400 car owners nationwide, also shed light on strategies to reduce costs and the usage of non-dealership services.

The Real Situation of Car Maintenance Costs Revealed

Car ownership entails various running costs beyond daily fuel and insurance, such as inspections, replacement of consumables, and unexpected repair expenses.

Among these, maintenance costs can vary significantly depending on the car model, year, and mileage, so it's not uncommon for people to feel that it was 'higher than expected.'

Therefore, in collaboration with Fujiya Glass Store Co., Ltd., a specialist in car glass, we conducted a survey on 'car running and maintenance costs' targeting 400 men and women nationwide who had answered in a preliminary survey that they 'own a car.'

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"Survey on Car Running and Maintenance Costs" Overview - Survey Method: Online questionnaire - Survey Period: March 10, 2026 – March 23, 2026 - Survey Target: Men and women nationwide who answered 'own a car' in a preliminary survey - Valid Responses: 400 samples

Questions: - Question 1: How much are your annual car maintenance costs? *Assuming inspections, consumable replacements, repairs, etc. - Question 2: Have you ever felt that maintenance costs were higher than expected? - Question 3: Have you ever experienced 'unexpected expenses' for maintenance? - Question 4: What kind of expenses were unexpected? (Multiple answers allowed) - Question 5: Are you doing anything to reduce maintenance costs? - Question 6: Please select all measures you are taking to reduce maintenance costs. (Multiple answers allowed) - Question 7: Have you ever used specialized shops or services other than dealerships? - Question 8: Please tell us the reason. * As a general rule, fractions below the second decimal place are rounded off, so the total may not always be 100%.

■ 26.8% Answered Annual Maintenance Costs Are 'Less Than 10,000 to 30,000 Yen'

First, we investigated annual car maintenance costs.

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Source: PR TIMES
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Approximately 70% of Car Owners Feel Maintenance Costs Are 'Higher Than Expected.' What Are the Strategies to Reduce Expenses?

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The Real Situation of Car Maintenance Costs Revealed

■ 26.8% Answered Annual Maintenance Costs Are 'Less Than 10,000 to 30,000 Yen'

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