TOP 10 cheapest cars to maintain: foreign cars and domestic cars
The car has long moved from the category of luxury purchases to a means of transportation. It is difficult to live in a big city without personal transport.
Buying a car is a responsible and serious step that requires investment. Which brand is better to choose, each driver determines independently based on his budget.
At the same time, everyone is looking for the cheapest cars of domestic and Western production to maintain.
How to estimate the cost of car maintenance?
Which cars are the cheapest to maintain? Foreign cars and domestic vehicles require different financial costs. Every car enthusiast knows about this. Any cars are assessed according to the following indicators:
- availability of spare parts. The more difficult it is to obtain parts, the more expensive you will have to pay for them;
- engine power - the amount of transport tax depends on this indicator;
- cost of insurance premium;
- maintenance checks, replacement of consumables that need replacing after a certain mileage;
- tire wear – no car owner can avoid this.
Over the course of five years of owning a car, serious sums accrue, which will have to be allocated from your own pocket. It's time to find out which are the cheapest cars to maintain in Russia.
The foreign cars presented in the list are mostly produced in our country. This is what makes their maintenance economical even for a person with an average income.
The rating of the cheapest cars to maintain will allow you to accurately assess which car is worth buying for personal use.
The top includes economical options that allow you not to spend money on spare parts and other consumables necessary for the functioning of the transport.
The cheapest cars to maintain from Chevrolet and Skoda
Budget vehicle options are a godsend for a person with an average salary. This car rating by cost of servicing includes the following brands:
Chevrolet Cobalt is the most expensive car on this list. Maintenance for the first year will cost about 55,000 rubles. This price includes fuel, but the most primitive equipment is taken into account. In return, the owner of a Chevrolet Cobalt will receive a spacious trunk and reliable suspension.
Transport is suitable for residents of cities and rural areas.
Chevrolet Aveo – this model has a more economical engine than the previous car. That is why the savings will be 5-6 thousand rubles. This indicator did not affect the power.
The car enthusiast will definitely appreciate the comfortable interior of the car.
Skoda Fabia - many believe that this car was created for the fairer sex. The simple design and availability of parts instantly reduces the maintenance costs of this unit. In urban conditions, the Skoda Fabia proves to be reliable and economical. Car owners will spend no more than 30,000 rubles on annual maintenance. Such figures will appeal to everyone who is not ready to spend money on a car, but treats it as a necessary means of transportation.
Source: http://jeepclubspb.ru/top-10-samyh-deshevyh-v-obsluzhivanii-mashin-inomarki-i-otechestvennye-avto/
Top 5 most reliable and inexpensive cars
There is hardly a person who doubts the build quality and reliability of expensive foreign cars like Mercedes or Lexus. However, on our roads there are predominantly cars of a different class: more compact, affordable and no less practical
Car evaluation criteria
The modern car market today offers a wide choice, so it’s worth talking about which models feel confident in the city and on the highway, and what is best to buy with a limited family budget.
When choosing the most popular models in the economy segment, we took into account:
- build quality;
- stability and confident behavior in different weather conditions;
- comfort level;
- specifications;
- cost of maintenance, spare parts.
In the context of constantly rising gasoline prices, which take up a considerable part of the family budget, another important evaluation criterion is the efficiency of transport. The cost of 1 kilometer of mileage in urban conditions and when driving on the highway was also taken into account when compiling the reliability and quality rating.
Top 5 reliable and inexpensive cars
Among the most popular models, five were selected, which are distinguished by high-quality assembly, a reliable and efficient engine, economical operation and confident behavior on the road.
Renault Logan (Renault Logan)
For a long time, French-made cars were not respected among Russian car enthusiasts, but in vain.
Every driver who has the opportunity to compare a model from the domestic automobile industry with an inexpensive but strong Logan will say this.
He first appeared on the Russian market in 2004, since then another generation of the legendary Frenchman has been born, but experienced car enthusiasts prefer the first.
The main advantages of the car are:
1. Body strength (wide and high trunk, reliably protects the interior from rear impacts);
2. Convenient doorways and a spacious interior, despite modest external parameters;
3. Good visibility for the driver, upright seating position;
4. Inexpensive maintenance.
Yes, Renault Logan is slightly deprived of comfort and looks modest, but the price-quality ratio here is the highest. The manufacturer, apparently, initially focused not on the high level of convenience, which is indirectly valued in the main importing countries, but on the reliability and durability of the components.
The basic version of the first generation has a naturally aspirated gasoline engine with a displacement of 1.4 liters. with a power of 75 hp, which is quite acceptable for city traffic.
The second power unit in the lineup is a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces 90 horsepower. Both units work in tandem with a 5-speed manual transmission, which is famous for its good traction in low gears and dips in 4-5 speeds. It is extremely rare to find examples with automatic transmission.
The new generation of Renault Logan already has three engines, all of them with a volume of 1.6 liters. and produce 82, 102 and 113 hp. respectively. The car, as before, is designed for use in bad road conditions and has high ground clearance.
In general, the “Frenchman” is good-looking, has proven himself to be a worthy worker and not a bad partner. His element is city streets and light country roads. On a highway or highway, he doesn’t feel comfortable, he starts to scour. The high windage and narrow gauge have an effect.
Nissan Almera Classic
Despite the modest price, the Nissan Almera Classic is Japanese impeccability and high quality in everything. The 1.6 liter engine is enough to accelerate to 100 km/h in 12.1 seconds. At the same time, gasoline consumption is 6.8-7.6 liters per 100 km.
Nissan looks attractive from the outside, has a reinforced body, and a comfortable interior. There are no frills, but the soft suspension makes for a pleasant ride. A very tough and durable sedan, even on Russian roads it feels worthy thanks to the increased ground clearance and good handling.
The base model already has power steering; it can additionally be equipped with ABS, front airbags for the driver and passenger, a heated front seat system, an on-board computer, etc. The quality of finishing materials and assembly of Almera is head and shoulders above that of most of its classmates. Which at one time made her so popular.
Škoda Octavia
The largest B-class car, it has a spacious trunk and a spacious interior. In terms of build quality, comfort, and convenience for the driver and passengers, the Octavia is similar to its German counterparts, which is not surprising: many Skoda components are from the Volksvagen Golf V, one of the most prominent representatives of European production.
The car is durable, externally reliably protected from corrosion, but the paintwork leaves much to be desired - chips quickly appear on the body. Another disadvantage of the car is its poor sound insulation. After a speed of 80 km/h, the cabin becomes noticeably noisy.
It is better to choose a 1.6-liter 8-valve gasoline engine. Despite the fact that its power is only 102 hp, it is very unpretentious and durable. In addition, it does an excellent job of converting fuel to liquefied gas.
Ford Focus II (Ford Focus II)
One of the most popular mid-segment models in Russia. Introduced to the Russian market in 2004, restyling was carried out in 2011, mainly affecting appearance and interior comfort. Later, in 2008, new restyled versions of the hatchback and station wagon bodies appeared. Both in Russia and in Europe, Focus is among the Top 10 best-selling cars.
The second generation has the largest number of engine variations: from 1.4 to 2.5 liters. There is a 1.8-liter diesel engine option. The most powerful 2.
5-liter engines are unpopular, mainly due to their lack of efficiency and low maintainability. At the same time, lower power engines are quite enough for good acceleration.
More popular power units are naturally aspirated gasoline engines of the Duratec family, with a capacity of 145 and 101 l/s.
The model has a large number of configurations, which allows you to choose a car to suit your needs. Both in the city and on the highway, it feels confident: good handling and directional stability are the main advantages of the Focus.
Chevrolet Lacetti (Chevrolet Lacetti)
A compact but roomy car, which is often used in cities as a taxi. The basic equipment includes ABS, disc brakes, front and side airbags.
Elegant on the outside and spacious on the inside, the Lacetti feels good on the highway and in the city, however, in the metropolis, gasoline consumption is high - 9.1 liters per 100 kilometers.
But outside the city you can save: consumption will be only 6 l/100 km.
A reliable 1.6-liter engine, with good care, will easily run up to 500 thousand kilometers without major repairs. Also on the car, there is a 1.4 liter unit, but its popularity is not so great. Comfortable, dynamic, practical - and most importantly, inexpensive: this is how its owners speak about the Lacetti.
In custody
The main advantage of all these favorites is that in the pursuit of cheaper products, manufacturers have not forgotten about the main qualities that a good car should have: reliability and safety. All the models presented above, long ago, earned undeniable authority and a label of trust from millions of motorists. Choosing a specific option is a matter of taste and time, so decide for yourself...
Source: http://avtoexepr.ru/novosti/131-top-5-samykh-nadezhnykh-i-nedorogikh-avto
10 most profitable cars to operate
In 2015, only 1.6 million new passenger cars were sold in Russia, according to data from the Association of European Businesses (AEB). And this is not surprising, considering that on average, according to Autostat estimates, cars have risen in price by 25%.
Along with car prices, vehicle operating costs have also increased. In order not to buy a car, which will then eat up a significant part of the family budget, Sravni.ru has identified the most economical cars from among the best-selling ones.
The Hyundai ix35 turned out to be the most profitable in terms of content, while in the list of preferences of Russians it is only in 23rd place. The cost of annual ownership of this car will cost the driver approximately 66,917 rubles.
Of these, 9.2 thousand rubles will be spent on transport tax, 9 thousand rubles on maintenance, 10.9 thousand rubles on compulsory motor insurance, and 37.7 thousand rubles on diesel fuel. It turns out that each kilometer of the ix35 will cost from four rubles.
Monthly costs will be 5,576 rubles.
But the most popular Lada Granta in Russia was not included in the top 10. To use this car, the owner will have to pay for its maintenance after purchase at least another 6,525 rubles per month (78,301 rubles per year). While the owner of Hyunda Solaris, who closes the top ten, receives 6,423 rubles (77,074 per year).
The second most economical car can be called the Chevrolet Niva (tenth in sales). Costs for a car will be at least 72,900 rubles per year or 6,075 rubles per month (from 5 rubles per kilometer). Most of the costs come from fuel. If you refuel with AI-92 gasoline, then with a mileage of 15 thousand km the owner will have to pay 51.4 thousand rubles at the gas station.
Renault Sandero closes the top three leaders in profitable cars; the cost of it will be 72,924 rubles (per month – 6,077 rubles).
Top 10 profitable machines to operate among the most popular
| 1 | Hyundai ix35 | Cost of ownership per year – 66,917 rubles, of which:
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| 2 | Chevrolet Niva | The cost of ownership per year is RUB 72,900, of which:
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| 3 | Renault Sandero | The cost of ownership per year is RUB 72,924, of which:
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| 4 | Lada 4×4 | The cost of ownership per year is RUB 72,936, of which:
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| 5 | Renault Logan | Cost of ownership per year – 72,948 rubles, of which:
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| 6 | Lada Largus | Cost of ownership per year – 72,948 rubles, of which:
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| 7 | Lada Priora | Cost of ownership per year – 73,116 rubles, of which:
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| 8 | Nissan Almera | The cost of ownership per year is RUB 75,176, of which:
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| 9 | Skoda Rapid | The cost of ownership per year is RUB 75,251, of which:
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| 10 | Hyunda Solaris | Cost of ownership per year – 77,074 rubles, of which:
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The most expensive to maintain will be the Toyota Camry. Its owner will incur expenses in the amount of 89,607 rubles (6 rubles per kilometer). In terms of popularity, this model is in 12th place.
10 most popular but expensive cars to operate
5 popular cars for which the lowest transport tax will be charged
How was the rating compiled?
The rating is based on data from the Sravni.ru auto catalog.
We calculated the minimum operating cost for the 25 most popular car models among Russians according to the AEB, determined the most economical of them and the most expensive of those produced in 2015.
The costs of owning a car include maintenance costs, transport tax, which depends on engine size, compulsory motor insurance and fuel for an annual mileage of 15 thousand kilometers.
Source: https://www.Sravni.ru/text/2016/1/15/10-samykh-vygodnykh-v-ehkspluatacii-mashin/
The cheapest car to maintain in Russia
A Russian person, making a choice in favor of one car or another, often becomes completely irrational. Some people pay attention to the appearance, some to the technical characteristics, some even try to buy the cheapest copy. Almost no one pays attention to the cost of car maintenance.
But in America and Europe the situation is exactly the opposite. The client considers the cost of service to be almost the most important. When choosing, this factor must be taken into account. Thus, the price consists of more than just the cost of the car. Therefore, it would not hurt Russians to find out what the cheapest car to maintain in Russia is.
What is meant by service?
Maintenance can essentially be called the cost of ownership. It includes:
• cost of repairs; • price for service;
• gasoline costs.
A rating that will help answer the question, what are the cheapest cars to maintain in Russia? As a basis for classification and selection, statistical data obtained by a well-known statistical company in the United States called Vincentric was used. Specific figures show how much it will cost a car owner to maintain his own vehicle annually.
Rating of the cheapest cars to maintain
One of the most expensive among cheap cars was the Kia Cadenza sedan. Koreans created this car for people belonging to the business community. It is no coincidence that the car was included in this rating, because it has a fairly long warranty period, which allows the owner to receive the required repairs or maintenance absolutely free of charge.
For a year of use, a motorist will have to spend on his sedan: about 50 thousand rubles for maintenance, 9 thousand for repairs (the average price is indicated), a little more than 60 thousand will be needed for service. The total cost turned out to be not so high for a car belonging to the business segment - 119 thousand rubles.
But the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid was included in the rating of the most economical cars due to long battery life and low gas consumption. At the same time, the car is quite reliable.
Annual maintenance will include: about 51 thousand rubles for maintenance, 7.5 thousand rubles for repairs and 60 thousand rubles for maintenance.
The final amount turned out to be 118.5 thousand rubles, which is not much less than the previous model.
Toyota Yaris also does not require significant investments from its owner. The thing is that this very compact car does not consume a lot of fuel.
So, the cost of ownership turned out to be as follows: maintenance turned out to be quite cheap - 41.5 thousand rubles; but the repair turned out to be slightly more expensive than previous models - 17.8 thousand rubles; service costs 59 thousand rubles. The total cost is about 118.3 thousand rubles.
Today, many experts call the Honda Insight one of the most reliable cars in the economy class. The owner will have to spend 40.9 thousand rubles to maintain his own car, repairs will cost 18.2 thousand rubles, and service for the year will cost 59 thousand rubles. The total price of service is 118.1 thousand rubles.
The list of the cheapest cars to maintain includes another copy made by Korean craftsmen - Kia Soul. Externally, the car looks very unusual, and its cost is low.
The undoubted advantages include a long warranty period and high reliability. Every year you will have to spend on this car: 50 thousand rubles for maintenance, 9 thousand rubles for repairs and 59 thousand rubles.
Thus, the total cost of annual maintenance will cost 118 thousand rubles.
The Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid is another fairly economical car to maintain. It should be noted that the cost of the machine itself is quite high.
But later you can seriously save on maintenance. Thus, maintenance will cost the owner 41 thousand rubles, repairs – 17.9 thousand rubles, and maintenance – 59 thousand rubles.
The total amount that will be spent for the year is 117.9 thousand rubles.
The Smart Fortwo is generally a very comfortable car to drive on busy roads. Residents of big cities prefer to buy such cars. Moreover, its dimensions allow it to drive through even the narrowest streets.
An additional bonus is that ownership is relatively inexpensive: maintenance costs 42.3 thousand rubles, repairs – 16.3 thousand rubles, and maintenance – 58.7 thousand rubles.
The total cost is about 117.3 thousand rubles.
The Cadillac ELR has a fairly high initial cost. But it is absolutely justified, because when constructing a car, reliable parts are used that do not require frequent replacement. The oil also does not require frequent changes.
In general, the car can feel great without maintenance for 4 years. And this despite the fact that you won’t have to spend that much to own your own car: maintenance costs 42.5 thousand rubles, about 15.5 thousand rubles are spent on repairs, but servicing will be the most expensive - 58.1 thousand rubles . In total, maintenance will cost the owner 116.1 thousand rubles.
The Chevrolet Spark EV is a great car that can be purchased at a fairly reasonable price. In general, it must be said that this car is of interest to many potential buyers today.
In total, you will need to spend on ownership: 36.7 thousand rubles for car maintenance, 20.3 thousand rubles for repairs and 57 thousand rubles for servicing.
As a result, the motorist will have to pay about 114 thousand rubles per year.
Mitsubishi Mirage is not that expensive, but many car owners like this hatchback. In addition, the owner will have to spend about 48.2 thousand rubles on maintaining the car, only 8.6 thousand rubles on repairs and 56.9 thousand rubles on servicing. As a result, full annual maintenance will cost 113.7 thousand rubles.
The Chevrolet Spark is another great hatchback at a very attractive price. An undoubted advantage is low fuel consumption, which also helps reduce the cost of car maintenance.
The owner will have to spend about 36.4 thousand rubles on maintenance, 56.7 thousand rubles on maintenance and about 20.4 thousand rubles on repairs.
The total cost of annual maintenance will be 113.5 thousand rubles.
Kia Forte is another Korean car that is considered one of the best in its price segment. Still, for a reasonable price, the owner gets a powerful car that has a rather attractive appearance. This is a real modern car, taking into account all the needs of the driver and making his ride comfortable.
An excellent set of functions in a relatively inexpensive package, coupled with economical maintenance, makes the purchase of such a car very successful. The cost of annual maintenance includes: maintenance - 47.4 thousand rubles, maintenance - 56.7 thousand rubles, repairs - 9.2 thousand rubles. The total amount is 113.3 thousand rubles.
Another great Korean car is the Kia Forte Koup. This is a stylish coupe equipped with two doors. The car is one of the modifications of the previous car. The coupe is slightly more expensive than its predecessor.
But the car has a real sporty character, which is due to the use of a powerful engine. You will have to spend on maintenance: 46.9 thousand rubles for maintenance, 56.3 for maintenance and 9.4 for repairs.
The total cost is 112.6 thousand rubles.
Once again, one of the most economical cars is the Korean model – Kia Rio. The car has a rather interesting and even extravagant appearance, an economical and at the same time very powerful engine.
This car can be classified as a relatively reliable model. Annual maintenance includes: about 46.7 thousand rubles for maintenance, 55.6 thousand rubles for maintenance and 8.9 thousand rubles for repairs.
The total amount will be about 111.2 thousand rubles.
Toyota Corolla is not only a recognized standard for the most reliable cars. This machine is also quite economical in terms of maintenance. So, in a year the owner of this car will need to spend: 37.3 thousand rubles on maintenance, 55.2 thousand on maintenance and 17.8 thousand rubles on repairs. The total amount turned out to be 110.3 thousand rubles.
Toyota Prius C is one of the varieties of the Toyota Prius model. This car is deservedly considered one of the most reliable.
Important reasons that encourage a customer to buy this car are low gas mileage and an attractive initial cost.
Servicing this hybrid will cost the owner the following amount: maintenance costs about 37.3 thousand rubles, service costs 54.9 thousand rubles, and repairs cost 17.6 thousand rubles. The total cost is 109.8 thousand rubles.
Scion xD is a decent car that has very economical fuel consumption. And it won’t take that much to maintain this car – 34.2 thousand rubles. Repairs will cost 19 thousand rubles, and maintenance will cost 53.3 thousand rubles. The total cost of full annual maintenance will be 106.5 thousand rubles.
Third place rightfully goes to Smart Fortwo Electric Drive. Many consumables in this car simply do not need to be changed, which significantly reduces maintenance costs.
Maintenance of the car will cost the owner 35.4 thousand rubles, servicing - 51.8 thousand rubles. But about 16.3 thousand rubles a year are spent on repairs.
Thus, over 12 months, the owner spends about 103.2 thousand rubles on full maintenance.
Second place was taken by another excellent car, Mitsubishi i-MiEV. The machine has a fairly attractive price for customers. At the same time, the new owner also receives 8 years of warranty service for the motor and battery.
The cost of annual ownership includes: car maintenance, which will cost 39.2 thousand rubles, service maintenance in the total amount of 49.1 thousand rubles and repairs costing 9.8 thousand rubles.
Thus, the total cost of full service for the year will be 98.1 thousand rubles.
And the first place in the ranking of the cheapest cars to maintain in Russia is occupied by a wonderful car - the Hyundai Accent.
This car is distinguished not only by its affordable price and compactness, but also by its interesting appearance, high reliability, and high efficiency.
In addition, upon purchase, the owner receives another important bonus - a warranty period of 10 years.
All this makes the car not only economical and beneficial for the consumer, but also very competitive. The driver will have to spend 40 thousand rubles on maintaining the car, 48.6 thousand rubles on servicing, and repairs will cost 8.5 thousand rubles. The total cost of full annual maintenance is 97.1 thousand rubles.
This is exactly what the ranking of the cheapest cars to maintain looks like. Such information can help the future owner choose the most suitable vehicle for himself. As a result, he will know how much it will cost him to use a particular machine, which will allow him to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Source: https://carpress.ru/2016/03/samyj-deshevyj-v-obsluzhivanii-avtomobil-v-rossii/
The most inexpensive cars to maintain. Car rating 2017-2018
Buying a car is an important step for every car enthusiast. Unfortunately, many users take a very superficial approach to choosing a car, relying only on the price category and some external data.
Some people really believe that financial costs will be left behind immediately after purchasing a car. Change the oil, fill up with gasoline and go ahead, conquer the roads and cover new kilometers.
This is a profound misconception; in reality, any car requires constant care, timely technical inspection, and all this leads to certain expenses.
The entire life cycle of a car is a constant investment! Therefore, if you do not want to work only on your car, you should choose the most inexpensive cars to maintain.
Any sane driver, when choosing, focuses on reliability, so that the car serves faithfully and does not break down every month. This is also true for people who choose the best car for beginners. It is for such users that we present the most inexpensive foreign cars to maintain for 2017-2018.
The idea of rating the cheapest cars to maintain was proposed by one of the largest suppliers of spare parts for cars of various brands, YourMechanic. He conducted a market analysis, compiled his own statistics on his car service, and came up with a list of 10 inexpensive cars to maintain.
Of course, the cost of servicing and replacement parts may vary depending on the city and country where you live.
Of course, the cheapest cars to maintain in Russia are, of course, VAZ, if we talk about the domestic automobile industry. Having cars from this series, you will spend a minimum of money on their maintenance. But today we are talking about modern, foreign cars with a different level and build quality.
Rating of the cheapest cars to maintain in Russia
Toyota Prius
If you are a fan of environmentally friendly cars that do not pollute our atmosphere and allow you to save on fuel, then the Toyota Prius hybrid is just for you. This model is used in various authorities as the main mode of transport.
Toyota Prius often appears on the roads of our country, because it is truly a modern and versatile car. In addition, its cost is more than affordable.
The owner of this car will not regret his choice, because this is one of the cheapest cars to maintain.
Kia Soul
The rating of cheap-to-maintain foreign cars also includes the new Kia Soul model. This is a modern, multifunctional and very affordable car made in Asia. The car captivates with its practicality, availability of parts and very inexpensive maintenance. Today this model is very popular on the roads of our country.
As regular users assure, all the owner of a Kia Soul needs is to promptly change the oil twice a year and monitor the serviceability of the parts.
Over 10 years of using such a car, US residents spend a total of approximately 4,500 thousand dollars on maintenance, which allows us to call it one of the cheapest cars to maintain among foreign cars.
Toyota Camry
Low-maintenance cars cannot be imagined without Toyota Camry. If you are looking for a solid model that will be inexpensive to operate, then this is your option.
It has a stylish design, good technical characteristics, is safe to use, and over 10 years of operation, its maintenance costs approximately 5,000 thousand dollars.
For such a long period of use, this amount seems quite insignificant, which means this car deserves to be included in the rating of cheap foreign cars to maintain. The calculation of the amount for operation takes into account the replacement of parts with new ones to ensure complete safety.
Honda Fit/Jazz
The Honda Fit / Jazz hatchback has long been included in the ranking of the cheapest cars to maintain that belong to the B-segment.
It is very popular in the Japanese market and has even received an award as the safest machine to use in the world. The Fit model also distinguished itself and received a Euro NCAP award in the category of the best car in its class.
This is the most inexpensive foreign car to maintain, since over ten years of operation you will spend about $5,500 on it.
Toyota Tacoma/Hilux
The cheapest foreign car to maintain is the Toyota Tacoma pickup, also called Hilux. The car is perfect for harsh operating conditions and for Russian roads.
The car shows itself as a high-quality vehicle that is not afraid of any road surface. This beast will last for many years, and over 10 years of operation you will spend about 6 thousand dollars on its maintenance.
When considering this amount, you must understand that this car differs from the previous 4, since it is the only representative of the SUV/Pickup series.
Toyota Corolla
Speaking of the cheapest cars to maintain, the rating is impossible without the Toyota Corolla, which is also a Guinness Book of Records record holder. It was included in the list of the best-selling cars in history.
The car is really being sold in huge quantities all over the world, and over the entire history of the model, more than 44 million Toyota Corollas have been sold. This demand makes the service as cheap as possible.
The need for spare parts is minimal, they are available in huge quantities and users do not have to worry about the high cost of maintenance in general. Over ten years of owning this car, you will spend up to 5,800 thousand dollars on maintenance.
Nissan Versa / Tiida
When discussing the cheapest cars to maintain, we cannot ignore the Nissan Versa / Tiida. This is a golf-class car, characterized by a very low level of maintenance costs.
The machine is able to satisfy all the needs of the owner. It performs well in operation and will not let you down at the right time.
For 10 years of operation, you will spend approximately 5,900 thousand dollars on repairs, replacement of parts and maintenance.
Toyota Yaris
Among the cheapest cars to maintain, the Toyota Yaris model also stands out in the ranking. As you have already noticed, the Toyota brand is a leader in the number of cars available for use.
This model is in demand among users and is distinguished by its practicality and reliability. You can easily replace an unusable part at any service center. As a rule, parts for this vehicle are always in stock.
Over 10 years of operation, you will spend up to 6,100 thousand dollars on maintenance.
Scion xB
As we have already established, the cheapest foreign cars to maintain in Russia are Toyotas! And here is another bright representative of this series for your attention - Scion xB.
Due to its extraordinary and very eccentric design, the model is located as much as 9th position, but its technical component is not inferior to all previous models.
The target audience of this model is still the younger generation and, speaking of the low cost of the vehicle, it fully meets all expectations. Over 10 years of ownership, you'll spend up to $6,300 on servicing a Scion xB.
Kia Optima
The Kia Optima closes the list of the most affordable, reliable and cheapest to maintain cars. Over 10 years of use, such a sedan will cost you $6,400, which is very affordable for a car of this class.
The price includes maintenance services, the purchase of new parts, the cost of using the car and a new generation.
The model is quite new on the Russian market, and it is too early to talk about exact data, but it shows itself very well, both in use and in maintenance. Ideal option for Russian roads.
Which low-maintenance car should you choose for yourself?
After reading our rating of the cheapest cars to maintain, you can safely move on to choosing the option that will suit you! As we can see, the leaders of this rating are Toyota cars.
The company really offers profitable and very inexpensive to use cars that are worth your attention.
Also included in the list of available cars that were not included in our rating are Volkswagen Jetta and Ford Mondeo; you will spend approximately $7 thousand on their maintenance over 10 years of constant use.
When buying premium cars for yourself, you must understand that their maintenance is often much more expensive than the cost of the car itself, especially if it is a car worth 1 million rubles. Therefore, is it worth buying such a car just because of its prestige and class? Use our rating when choosing, and you can find a truly practical, cheap and reliable car for yourself.
Source: https://automonth.ru/samye-deshevye-v-obsluzhivanii-avto/
Top 10 most affordable cars to maintain. — DRIVE2
When buying a new car, many people believe that all financial problems are behind them - all that remains is to drive, fill up with gas, change the oil and enjoy life. But is this really so? Owning a car is a fairly large expense throughout the entire life cycle of an iron horse.
However, a sensible driver understands this, and therefore tries to buy a new car with an eye on reliability, ensuring that the new thing will not take too much money out of the wallet.
A list of just such cars was recently provided in America - a large supplier of car service and car parts services, YourMechanic from the USA, analyzed its own statistics to find out which cars are cheaper to maintain over the course of 10 years.
Of course, Ukrainian prices for parts and repairs may vary markedly - but at least the potential scale of the problem that each of the cars mentioned below poses is now known.
Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius hybrid is usually advertised as an environmentally friendly car, which, first of all, allows you to save on fuel.
Guided by this very fact, the Ukrainian authorities, at one time, transferred the local police to this very car. However, as it turned out, the Prius is also very inexpensive to operate and maintain.
At least, according to YourMechanic, over 10 years of owning this vehicle, the owner will spend only $4,300 in the United States on its maintenance.
Kia Soul
Kia Soul
In order not to torment you with anticipation and not to give false hopes, let’s say right away that there is not a single European or American car in the top three leaders of this rating.
However, as in the Top 10... Alas (or is it “hurray”?), the cheapest cars to operate were exclusively from Asia. One of them is the cross-hatch from South Korea, Kia Soul, which is very popular in our area.
Experts from the USA claim that without taking into account the cost of gasoline and oil changes 2 times a year, the owner will spend approximately $4,700 on troubleshooting over ten years of operation of this car.
Toyota Camry
Toyota Camry
Another car for those who are looking for a car that is solid but inexpensive to operate is the Toyota Camry sedan. However, Ukrainian clients are already accustomed to looking at him.
And not in vain! Over 10 years of service, this car “eats” only 5,200 US dollars from the owner. Agree, the payment for such a long-term relationship is not that big.
Of course, many will say that they have been honorary owners of the VAZ 2108 since 1984 and during all this time they have invested much less in the car (taking into account the installation of Sparco mud flaps and a fiberglass wing), and if there were problems, they were eliminated with a wire, a couple of clamps and hope for better. However, let us remind you that in our case we are talking about cars from the USA that underwent a full service and acquired new parts if necessary.
Honda Fit/Jazz
Honda Fit/Jazz
The hatchback, known as Jazz in the European and Ukrainian markets, is, by all accounts, one of the ten most undemanding offerings in the B-segment.
In Japan, the car was twice named car of the year, and the representative of its latest generation was recognized as one of the safest hatchbacks in the world. Thus, the Fit received the Euro NCAP award as the best car in its class.
Another star in the car’s piggy bank was the cost of maintenance - for 10 years of owning a hatchback, its owner will part with only $5,500.
Toyota Tacoma/Hilux
Toyota Tacoma/Hilux
The Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, known to us as the Hilux, is usually purchased in order to operate it in difficult conditions and often torment the car with off-road conditions.
Consequently, it breaks down more often and you have to pay more money for its maintenance than in the case of cars accustomed to the delicate road surface of big cities.
However, in reality everything is not so bad - for the ownership of this hard-working beast for the first 10 years of its life cycle you need to pay about $5,800. Note that this is the first and only representative of the SUV / Pickup class in the top ten of this rating.
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla
The best-selling car in the world, which even entered the Guinness Book of Records for this reason, became so successful for a reason. The car has been on the market for half a century and during this time it has sold more than 44 million copies around the world.
Accordingly, the planet does not experience a shortage of spare parts for this model. In addition to all the delights of operating a Toyota Corolla, you will not spend too much on maintaining the car in working condition - at least in the first 10 years.
According to YourMechanic specialists, you will have to pay $5,800 during this period.
Nissan Versa / Tiida
Nissan Versa / Tiida
Another intricate name, Versa, has a more familiar analogue to our ears - Tiida and denotes a golf-class car with a very low level of costs for its needs.
Using their data on how often Versa/Tiida breaks down and how much all these breakdowns cost owners, YourMechanic experts calculated that for the first 10 years of operation of this car, you will need to spend $5,900 on auto mechanics and spare parts.
Toyota Yaris
Whatever feelings you have about Toyota products, you should face the truth and admit that cars of this brand are very reliable and inexpensive to maintain.
Already the fourth representative of the Japanese company on this list eloquently demonstrates that a relatively small amount of money is spent on servicing the brand’s cars (at least in the USA) - even if we are talking about an entire decade.
Thus, owners spend about $6,100 on maintaining a Toyota Yaris.
Scion xB
Scion xB
And again Toyota! True, disguised under the domestic American brand Scion - although these cars are also found on the Ukrainian market of used vehicles.
The Scion xB model, ranked 9th in the rating, due to its eccentric appearance, was initially positioned as an offer for the young at heart, who either don’t have a lot of money or don’t stick around.
And Scion xB meets the expectations of the target audience in terms of expensive (or rather cheap) content. Over 10 years from the date of purchase, approximately $6,300 is invested in the car.
Kia Optima
Kia Optima
The top ten is rounded out by another car from Kia – the Optima sedan. After purchasing it, the owner will have to pay another $6,400 - but not immediately, but over a full 10 years of operation. At least, we are talking about the previous generation of the car: the costs of the new generation Optima, which relatively recently arrived in Ukraine, cannot yet be calculated and are difficult to predict.
The second ten of the ranking is also dominated by Toyota. However, the Japanese fraternity was slightly diluted by the Volkswagen Jetta, the maintenance of which costs $6,800, as well as the Ford Mondeo with a “diagnosis” of $7,000 for 10 years.
But there are no representatives of the luxury segment in the top ten most inexpensive cars for long-term maintenance. No wonder: the cost of spare parts for premium cars often includes a markup for this very “premium”.
And lastly: I hope you are aware that the cost of spare parts and operating conditions for cars in Ukraine may differ from the realities on which American servicemen based themselves when compiling this rating. At the very least, we will definitely have to increase the cost item for suspension, and now you know the approximate scale of costs...
Source: https://www.drive2.ru/b/456722562722825633/
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