Advanced Systems Add an Average of $3,000 to Repairs

A new report by AAA shows that advanced driver assistance systems, like cameras and sensors, can add an average of $3,000 to repair bills after a crash.

According to the report, the complex mechanisms and calibration required for these features are the biggest drivers behind these increased repair bills. Many vehicles now feature automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring and lane departure warnings and repairing these things when they break doesn’t come cheap. The report saw instances where repairs after minor collisions cost as much as $5,300, almost double what the cost of a vehicle without the systems would be.

The study did note that costs can vary based on vehicle make, model and location.