I think one of the biggest things that get overlooked when individuals are searching for and purchasing a new vehicle, is how much it is going to cost to repair the car if it breaks down. Generally, the more expensive the car, the more expensive it’s going to be to repair it. A new study just released by CarMD provides a detailed look into the cheapest car repair.
The “cheapest” repair average isn’t just calculated on how much each trip to the repair shop costs, but also takes into account how often the vehicle needs to be serviced. High-end vehicles that require a lot of maintenance and repair, do not perform so well on a list like this.
Now it isn’t necessarily a good idea to purchase a vehicle strictly based on the cost of repair, but it is something that should be kept at the forefront of your mind when looking at potential vehicles to purchase. While a particular brand may be cheaper to fix, it may also not provide the safety or performance ratings that you desire.
The top 5 in the list
(from cheapest to “most expensive”)
- Toyota
- Hyundai
- Honda
- Ford
- General Motors
A full report looking into all of this data is available on CBSNews.com.
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