This Tiny Porsche Scrape Led to a $37,890 Repair Bill

A minor scrape on a Porsche Taycan turned into a $37,890 repair bill, underscoring how modern sensors and driver-assistance systems can drive costs far beyond visible bodywork. CCC Intelligent Solutions says the average repair cost rose to $4,818 in 2025, and a record 23.1% of claims ended as total losses. It also found calibrations on 28.3% of repairable estimates in 2025, up from 21.8% in 2017, with average calibration fees climbing from about $188 to $485.56. AAA’s study of minor rear-end repairs found driver-assistance components were 40.9% of the typical estimate, and many jobs over $2,000 require supplements.