The study assessed the price of maintaining models from a certain brand over a five-year period (Image: Getty) The vehicle buying platform Car Edge has shared the vehicle manufacturers with the cheapest models to maintain over a five-year period. Whilst the cost of labour and parts are on the rise for all drivers, considering how much drivers are charged to keep a model on the road before they buy their next car can help them save thousands. According to the study, the brand with the cheapest cars to maintain is Toyota , with drivers paying an average of £1,367 to maintain for five years.
The Japanese brand is renowned for its reliability , using high-quality materials and components to ensure they last a long time. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.
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Log('[Load] OVP tcfLoaded',new Date())})}},1500)}) The company's study is not the only time Toyota ranked highly for their dependability, coming second in a reliability study by WhatCar?, with only the company's luxury sub-brand Lexus scoring higher. READ MORE: ULEZ warning issued as rule sees drivers fined without even driving car Fiat are known for typically making small and simple cars, meaning maintenance costs are often low (Image: Getty) However, drivers do not need deep pockets to own a car that is cheap to maintain, with Fiat coming second in Car Edge's report. According to the company, Fiat owners typically pay £1,545 for maintenance for their vehicle's first five years on the roads.
One of the biggest reasons why cars from the Italian brand are so cheap to run is because they are often smaller and more affordable, with many featuring simple mechanicals and less advanced technology that can go wrong. Don't miss..
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You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy Finally, Car Edge noted that Mitsubishi also produces a range of incredibly cheap to maintain vehicles, with drivers typically paying £1,573 over a five year period to keep it on the roads. Despite not being one of the most successful car brands for UK motorists, with sales ending in 2021, their range of rugged pickup trucks and SUVs have gained a solid reputation for build quality, meaning parts are unlikely to go wrong.
According to WhatCar?, the brand was voted the fifth most reliable, with only six percent of Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV owners reporting problems. Trending Top 10 most reliable car brands (average cost for five years maintenance): Toyota - £1,366 Fiat - £1,545 Mitsubishi - £1,573 Volkswagen - £1,581 Honda - £1,627 Mazda - £1,649 Hyundai - £1,723 Mini - £1,754 Kia - £1,779 Subaru - £1,784.
