WhoCanFixMyCar.com has revealed that Peugeot and Toyota top the list of the most expensive cars to repair and maintain in the UK.
The site analysed more than 1m data points to reveal which cars cost the most to repair and maintain across three key classifications: hatchback, saloon and SUV/MPV. The website found that Peugeot topped both the list of most expensive hatchbacks to repair on average with the Peugeot 207 costing £208.37, and the saloon list with the Peugeot 407 costing £230.15.
The Toyota Rav-4 is the most expensive car to maintain of the three classifications with an average quote for servicing and repairs costing £297.83, 9.6% more expensive than the most expensive premium SUV/MPV, the Land Rover Freelander with an average repair cost of £271.64. The Rav-4 also came in more expensive on average per repair than the Range Rover Sport, BMW X5 and the Jaguar X-Type.
Here is the breakdown of the most expensive cars by classification:
Hatchback
Highest Average Repair Quote: Peugeot 207 – £208.37
Highest Average Premium Repair Quote: Audi A3 – £215.02
Saloon
Highest Average Repair Quote: Peugeot 407 – £230.15
Highest Average Premium Repair Quote: Jaguar X-Type – £234.59
SUV/MPV
Highest Average Repair Quote: Toyota Rav-4 – £297.83
Highest Average Premium Repair Quote: Land Rover Freelander – £271.64
Peugeot has two models in the top most expensive hatchbacks, including the top spot, as well as sitting in top place in the saloon category. However, the brand as a whole sits 8th in the list of most expensive cars on average when compared to all car brands.
Alistair Preston, Co-Founder of WhoCanFixMyCar.com, said,
“All car owners know that reliability is one of the most important things you look at when buying a car. It’s never a convenient time for your car to break down or need repair work, not least because of the unplanned cost involved. Our data gives us a unique perspective on the market and we’re happy to be able to share this with car buyers around the UK.
“Interestingly, our data shows that premium vehicles are not always the most expensive to maintain on average when comparing them to non-premium brands. It just goes to show the importance of considering the cost of maintenance long-term when choosing a new car.
“Inevitably, at some point motorists will need help from a mechanic to sort out an issue with their car. WhoCanFixMyCar.com helps car owners to make good choices based on genuine reviews of the nearly 11,000 garages on site, as well as being able to compare quotes for cost of work in the most transparent way possible.
“Not only that, we also connect mechanics and garages with people who need their cars fixed – increasing their trade as a result.”
