When it comes to getting behind the wheel, there’s a lot to be stressed about, and we're not just talking about bad drivers.

The average cost of a new car today is about $50,000. Car insurance rates have risen 55% since February 2020. Car maintenance costs are also on the rise.

Today, we talk about what you should know if you’re in the market for a new vehicle.

Later, we hear from the Connecticut Mirror. They recently completed an in-depth investigation into vehicle-selling practices at Connecticut towing companies.

GUESTS:
Dave Altimari: Investigative Reporter at the Connecticut Mirror
Ginny Monk: Children's Issues and Housing Reporter for the Connecticut Mirror
Tracy Noble: Spokesperson for AAA in Greater Hartford
Camila Domonoske: Car and Energy Correspondent at the NPR Business Desk

When it comes to getting behind the wheel, there&rsquo;s a lot to be stressed about, and we're not just talking about bad drivers.
The average cost of a new car today is about $50,000. Car insurance rates have&nbsp;<a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/10/29/nx-s1-5556935/cost-of-living-cars">risen 55% since February 2020.</a>&nbsp;Car maintenance costs are also&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/wsj-car-columnist-answers-your-burning-questions-ef05001c?mod=Searchresults&amp;pos=2&amp;page=1">on the rise.</a>
Today, we talk about what you should know if you&rsquo;re in the market for a new vehicle.
Later, we hear from the Connecticut Mirror. They recently completed an in-depth investigation into vehicle-selling practices at&nbsp;<a href="https://ctmirror.org/2025/11/16/connecticut-towing-law-data-dmv/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=CT%20towing%20companies%20frequently%20value%20cars%20low%2C%20allowing%20them%20to%20sell%20vehicles%20quickly&amp;utm_campaign=Sunday%20Reading&amp;vgo_ee=sVJhJdYmHgYG7uFFH73M1Q4spId37tw%2FeIU75EGu1flZWTxe0QJgFBqF%3A4B3kHJPEPSZ00D9om7UukSQg9%2B%2BfB5fZ">Connecticut towing companies</a>.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ctmirror.org/author/daltimari/">Dave Altimari:</a>&nbsp;Investigative Reporter at the Connecticut Mirror</li>
<li><a href="https://ctmirror.org/author/gmonk/">Ginny Monk:</a>&nbsp;Children's Issues and Housing Reporter for the Connecticut Mirror</li>
<li>Tracy Noble:&nbsp;Spokesperson for&nbsp;<a href="https://northeast.aaa.com/">AAA in Greater Hartford</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.npr.org/people/348744968/camila-domonoske">Camila Domonoske:</a>&nbsp;Car and Energy Correspondent at the NPR Business Desk</li>
</ul>

Produced by Connecticut Public, 'Where We Live' puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Where We Live is a call-in talk show about who we are in Connecticut and our place in the world.

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Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

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