The cost of running a car for the average Melbourne family has jumped faster than inflation, to more than $26,142 a year per household.

Chief Executive of the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce, Geoff Gwilym, has explained why its become more expensive to run a car, and voiced his concerns that people will delay or avoid getting their car serviced.

“Please don’t stop doing the basic things,” Mr Gwilym told Ross and Russel.

Press PLAY to hear why the cost of running a car has increased + his plea to car owners 

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