Cheapest Cars to Maintain

This week, YourMechanic released a study determining the most and least expensive vehicles to maintain - based on their huge dataset of vehicles they have serviced and repaired.

This is an interesting study because it's based on actual maintenance and repairs performed, not just owner-reported issues. I'm a big proponent of getting feedback from mechanics before purchasing a used car - they see a birds-eye view of common problems across a spectrum of vehicles.

The difference in cost over a 10-year period between the least expensive and most expensive model to maintain is nearly $13,000! It really pays to consider vehicles with low maintenance costs. Check out some of the results below and be sure to read the full article to get all the details.

As always, if you're shopping for a new car right now, I recommend you use TrueCar No Haggle, CarsDirect and NADAGuides to quickly see the best deals being offered in your area.