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1978 Vs. Today: Here's What Gas Prices Miss About The Real Cost Of Driving

Even if you can afford gas, keeping a car legally running is getting more and more expensive.

1978 Vs. Today: Here's What Gas Prices Miss About The Real Cost Of Driving

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