Revealed: The Cheapest Cars to Maintain Over 5 Years!

The True Cost of Keeping Your Car on the Road

As motoring journalists, we’re often handed the keys to brand-new cars, fresh off the factory floor. We take them out, put them through their paces, and deliver verdicts on how they drive, handle, and perform. But here’s the kicker: while we can tell you how a car feels when it’s still got that new car smell, we can’t predict what it’s going to cost you five years down the line when the warranty has long since expired and the miles have piled up.

The folks at CarEdge have crunched the numbers to reveal which cars will drain your wallet over five years and which ones will let you sleep easy at night. And the results, dear reader, are more surprising than you might think.

The Cheapest Cars to Maintain: Toyota Takes the Crown

Let’s cut straight to the chase. When it comes to keeping costs low, Toyota is the undisputed king. No surprises there, right? The Toyota Yaris, in particular, will set you back a mere $1,321 over five years. The Corolla and Prius aren’t far behind, proving that when it comes to reliability and low running costs, Toyota knows what it’s doing.

But here’s where it gets interesting: Fiat, yes, Fiat, takes the second spot with an average maintenance cost of $2,012. That’s right, the Italian brand that once had a reputation for being as reliable as a chocolate teapot has turned things around – at least when it comes to your wallet.

The Ones to Avoid: When Your Car Becomes a Money Pit

Now, onto the dark side. If you’re the proud owner of a RAM truck, you might want to sit down. The RAM, specifically the RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500, are the priciest beasts to maintain, with costs soaring to a jaw-dropping $8,306 over five years. Even the Jeep Wrangler, which is no stranger to off-road adventures and the occasional mud bath, isn’t exactly kind to your bank balance (at $3,309).

Pickup trucks, despite their popularity in the States, are the real wallet-drainers. And if you’re thinking of driving one around the UK, well, you might want to reconsider unless you’ve got deep pockets.

What Does This Mean for You?

So, what’s the takeaway here? If you’re in the market for a new motor and want to keep long-term costs down, stick with the tried and tested brands like Toyota and Honda. These cars are not only affordable to buy but also cheap as chips to maintain.

But if you’ve got your heart set on a RAM or Jeep Wrangler, just make sure you’ve budgeted for the inevitable maintenance bills that will come your way. After all, owning a car isn’t just about the purchase price – it’s about what it costs you to keep it on the road, year after year.

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