10 most expensive car parts

You know the feeling &#; something&#;s gone wrong with your vehicle, and you&#;re worried that it might be a major issue. Some car components are more expensive to repair or replace than others. Here are the 10 most expensive car parts that drivers typically have problems with.

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1. TRANSMISSION

The transmission is one of the most expensive car parts to replace and depending on the age of your vehicle, it&#;s not always worth it.

2. CATALYTIC CONVERTER

The catalytic converter converts fumes into harmless emissions &#; it&#;s expensive to replace, although it&#;s not a labor-intensive process.

3. CAMSHAFT

Camshafts control engine air intake, and they&#;re vital. They most often erode because of skipped oil changes and problems with other nearby parts &#; that&#;s why servicing is so essential.

4. FUEL PUMP

Fuel pumps supply the correct amount of pressure to your fuel injectors. They&#;re clogged over time by low-quality fuel or general wear and tear, and older models are especially susceptible. Regular vehicle servicing means fuel pump issues can be identified before they become a major expense.

5. ENGINE ALTERNATOR

The alternator supplies power to your battery. When it&#;s not working, it can damage your car&#;s sensitive electrical system. It&#;s expensive to replace.

6. ENGINE BLOCK

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If there&#;s one problem every car owner dreads, it&#;s engine failure. A &#;blown&#; engine means that the engine is so damaged that it can&#;t be repaired, or the repair costs may outweigh the value of the vehicle. Engines are very expensive to replace or repair.

7. CAR CYLINDER

When we see a broken cylinder, it&#;s probably because you&#;ve neglected to have your car regularly serviced. Cylinder problems are easily identified at your annual or bi-annual service &#; which is good news since cylinders are one of the most expensive parts to repair.

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8. AIR FLOW SENSOR

You should maintain your air filters and replace them at regular intervals, or you risk damaging the airflow sensor. This sensor measures the air passing through the engine, as well as how much fuel the engine needs. Unsurprisingly, this is a costly part to replace.

9. BRAKE LINE

Brake lines deteriorate over time, which is why it&#;s so important to maintain your vehicle year-round. Although we can sometimes repair or replace individual components of the brake line, replacing the whole part is often the safest and most cost-effective option.

10. HYBRID CAR PARTS

The problem with hybrid car parts, including batteries, is how difficult they are to the source. Hybrid parts are expensive and it&#;s not always easy to know precisely which part&#;s gone wrong. 

Paying for technology

It&#;s no secret that as our vehicles become more complex and technologically advanced, the parts that are in our cars, trucks and SUVs become more expensive. We love the technological advances but they come with a price.

For example, in years past if you lost a car key and needed another, you would take your spare key and get a copy made for a few dollars. However, today with locking mechanisms and other extras like remote starters programmed on your key fob, getting a new key cut and programmed can cost $200 or more.

Read on to learn how much some common car parts could cost you if you need to replace them &#; some of the items might surprise you. Please note that the prices given are just estimates and your actual cost could be lower or higher.

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