17 cheapest car maintenance

Of great importance in everyday use is the cost of vehicle maintenance. This does not apply to cars of the elite class, because they, besides the vehicle, most often act as an attribute of a successful image. But for most ordinary car owners of Russia, the amount of money for the maintenance of the car is important.

The survey presents a selection of vehicles of the most common categories with the lowest maintenance costs. The rating took into account data on fuel consumption, the frequency of replacement and cost of spare parts, as well as many other factors that provide savings. In addition, information was used from reputable sources and opinions of direct owners.

The cheapest to maintain domestic cars

The category presents the machines with the lowest level of service costs. For this reason, they are in great demand among motorists living in Russia.

3 LADA Granta

Another domestic car, which the owners consider to be quite economical and the most durable - such statements are made by drivers who have been driving "Grants" for almost 5 years. This, of course, is not a foreign car, but the modern Lada model takes its accessibility and practicality, and it is at the height of a car! The car has an economical fuel consumption (7.1 l), and, as a rule, there is no serious damage - the parts are of high quality and they take care of the time allotted to them before the replacement. Routine work is traditionally carried out every 15 thousand km (standard rates).

Parts are pleased with cheap cost, and despite the fact that the machine is unpretentious in operation and very hardy. Resource engine with proper and timely maintenance allows you to easily roll back more than 300 thousand km provided by the plant (of course, the nature of the operation also affects). High ground clearance and wheels R14 (R15) provide energy-efficient suspension performance, which demonstrates enviable strength.

2 Lada largus

Despite the French roots (this is practically the same Logan), let us pay tribute to the Lada nameplate on the back of this car, including it in the “Made in Russia” category. This practical station wagon and a lot of passengers can transport, and the first assistant on the farm. In addition, its average consumption does not exceed 8.2 l / 100 km, depending on the load. Pricing for regular maintenance of the car is not much different from other domestic cars (modern), and the interval of their conduct is the same - 15 thousand km.At the same time, the reliability and practicality of the car are not inferior to Renault products and are at a very high level.

Repair "Lada Largus" definitely goes cheaper than foreign cars. Even in spite of the fact that the car has a greater capacity (and the load on the axle, respectively), the ball bearing costs only 720 rubles. The owners, who exploit the "Largus" to the fullest, are satisfied with the machine: it rarely breaks down, with a caring attitude it serves for a long time, it does not require any special attention. And the presence in the market of everything necessary for the maintenance of the machine from the owners finds only a positive response.

1 LADA Vesta

Robotic gearbox, steering rack like the "Nissan Qashqai" - so today looks like a domestic car. Lada Vesta runs on the roads of Russia for three years, and during that time managed to win the hearts of many drivers. It is recognized as safer than foreign cars such as the Hyundai Solaris and Ford Focus. And in service it is much more practical.

Consumption per hundred up to 8 liters. You can fill the cheapest gasoline - 92nd brand. The cost of rubber is a bit high - R15 or R16 is used in cars, but with them it is more comfortable, and the suspension does not so keenly perceive the peculiarities of Russian roads. For parts, judge for yourself - the ball bearing on average costs 500 rubles, and a good rear shock absorber (Trialli) - 1450. The first vehicle MOT (held every 15,000 km) will cost the owner about 5000 rubles. The second will be a little more expensive due to the routine replacement of spark plugs, air filters, lubrication of door hinges, battery terminals, etc.

The cheapest to maintain passenger cars

In this category there was a place for cars from Japan and Germany, the Czech Republic and other countries of the world. One thing unites them - despite the outlined general tendency of consumption development (correspondingly reduction of the operational resource), these cars demonstrate pragmatism that stands out from the rest. All of them have reliability, margin of safety and, as a result, lower cost of expenses for maintenance of working capacity.

4 Hyundai solaris

On the automotive market in Russia, Hyundai Solaris is one of the most sought after models. Reliability of used parts, high build quality, level of comfort are the basis of popularity. Fuel consumption ranges from 5.7 to 6.6 liters, depending on the engine displacement. Timely service and maintenance work has a positive effect on the durability of the car, allowing you to delay such unpleasant events as unplanned breakage as much as possible.

The intervals between maintenance are 15 thousand km. The cost of work in service centers is considered by many to be too high, but before the expiration of the warranty period, the owners still prefer the official service. It has been operating for 3 years or 100 thousand kilometers, and the obligations of the Hyundai concern for the engine and gearbox last 5 years at all. At independent service the cost of operation sharply decreases. Components of foreign cars are always available and are presented as cheap analogues, and the most expensive, original products.

3 Toyota Corolla

It is an ordinary car, with a simple and reliable engine, but it entered the Guinness Book of Records as the best-selling car in history. Over 44 million cars have been sold during the existence of this brand. In Russia, the Corolla is appreciated for its practicality, moderate fuel consumption (depending on the engine, models of the 11th generation consume 5.6-6.6 l / 100 km), high build quality and reliable components.

The maintenance of this foreign cars for the first ten years will be reduced to the banal replacement of consumables and carrying out maintenance work (well, as without them). Motors in a typewriter are reliable, with a large resource, a caring owner will delight oh how long.Spares with so many cars sold - not uncommon, and they cost acceptable. The original ball bearing will cost 1050 rubles. for a normal stabilizer bushing they are asked for from 200 to 800. The price tag is not the cheapest, but such details of the Toyota Corolla suspension also “walk” decently, unlike other cars that have no place in our rating.

2 Skoda Rapid

The popular Czech brand has created a good replacement for the Skoda Fabia, releasing Rapid, an equally thoughtful and cheap-to-maintain car. Representing the interest of most Russian drivers at its affordable price, the car also earned 5 Euro NCAP stars. The average fuel consumption is no more than 6 liters of gasoline per hundred (depending on the type of engine, driving style, etc.).

Regular MOT are inexpensive, consumables and components are always in stock. In operation, Rapid is simple and unpretentious, with a tidy and scrupulous owner, you can do without breakdowns for a long time, more than five years - that's for sure. Prices for spare parts of Czech foreign cars are very affordable - a high-quality ball bearing costs only 550-650 rubles.

1 Toyota PRIUS

This machine is very popular in Russia. The price seems high only at first glance. Believe me - it's worth it! Electric power plant has allowed to reduce fuel consumption to 2.9-4 l / 100 km! What do you think, how much does the content of the hybrid component cost? You would never guess, but the owners know and can say - zero! She does not require any maintenance! As for the rest, everything is just like an ordinary car, with a small but significant difference. The life of the engine is huge, the oil change periods are extended, and only the consumables for the suspension change according to the mileage.

The high degree of elaboration and reliability of the details, trifles, in one word - everything in this foreign car suggests that Toyota PRIUS practically does not break (in comparison with other brands). It turns out that today the Prius in its golf class is the cheapest car to maintain.

Cheapest SUVs to maintain

These all-terrain vehicles have an increased margin of safety, and if the owner is careful, they can demonstrate minimal maintenance costs.

3 UAZ Hunter

This legendary SUV manifests itself in two ways: on the one hand - low maintenance costs and cheap components, on the other - quite high fuel consumption (from 10 to 16 liters of RON 92). Given the high throughput and low level of comfort, multiplied by the low-speed, most likely, very few people will go on a long journey (say, in the Crimea) on this machine, but to resist the impassability of the Russian hinterland is the very thing. It is also perfect for fishing or hunting trips - usually the length of such trips is 100-150 km, not more.

The engine is very reliable, capable of overhaul for a long and trouble-free service. Traditional minor flaws in the new car - this is a given of the domestic auto industry, and without them can not do. Many owners do not stand up - break down in the total tuning of everything and everyone, trying to improve the comfort of the car. But this, as a rule, is more evidence of the initially erroneous choice, because in those Spartan conditions for which this car is designed (and it is definitely not for city trips), all this does not matter.

2 SUZUKI JIMNY

Many car owners in Russia consider it to be a female car (due to its compact size), but this is an unfounded stereotype. The frame SUV of a popular Japanese concern has a huge advantage over other models - it is very compact, and therefore its weight is lighter (about a ton).This factor, as well as the 1.5-liter engine and manual transmission (there are models with automatic transmission) determines its fuel consumption, which is in the range from 6 to 10 liters, depending on the conditions and nature of operation. And this is with a permanent all-wheel drive!

Reliable power unit, Japanese components, an adequate level of comfort - everything is in terms of quality expectations. The car is unpretentious and durable, in caring hands it can serve for 8-10 years without any serious damage (when performing routine replacements of parts that have lost their resource, and not on the principle of "break - change"). High reliability and light weight determine a large margin of safety of the suspension. In addition, thanks to the smallest wheel size among jeeps (R 15), the maintenance of JIMNY can be traced to the obvious economy. Spare parts for this foreign car are not sold at every corner (although small, but Japanese), but everything is there. Original parts have a reasonable price, and if you wish, you can always find a cheaper counterpart.

1 LADA 2121 (4 × 4) NIVA

More than forty years of being in the market, the owner of the world fame of the most affordable and reliable car with high traffic - VAZ 2121 NIWA became the undisputed leader in the category of SUVs. The peculiarity of this car is that in Russia on the Niva few people turn to an authorized dealer for service, preferring to carry out all the regulatory procedures on their own. Yes, and how to go to the company service station, when the design of the machine is so simple (and, therefore, very reliable) that the hands literally stretch themselves to pick up and twist something in it.

Parts on the market - the sea, for every taste and budget. High-quality front pads will cost 400 rubles., And the ball bearing - 220. This is one of the cheapest and unpretentious cars in service, which does not show fastidiousness to consumables and fuel quality, differing in this enviable endurance.

Cheapest crossovers to maintain

This comfortable type of transport is very popular in Russia. The category presents the most practical models with minimal operating costs.

4 Chevrolet niva

A lot of controversy was caused about which category the model belongs to. After weighing all the pros and cons, we will proceed from the fact that this is a crossover with the capabilities of an SUV. Chevrolet Niva is the second model of the SUV category in popularity in the Russian market. The car consumes an average of 11 liters in the city and 9 on the highway - this is a good indicator for domestic cars. The service does not represent any special financial burdens - everything can be done by hand, except for computer diagnostics.

Parts are available, a large selection of manufacturers and prices, although frankly cheap segment is better to use only in the most constrained circumstances. So, decent brake pads of the company TRW will cost 600-650 rubles, and the front wheel bearing PILENGA (good quality) - only 250 rubles.

3 Skoda Yeti

The Czech crossover is distinguished by its reliability and build quality, which, with a gradual increase in kilometers traveled, increasingly affects the positivity of the vehicle's service life. In Russia, car maintenance costs matter - which is why cars like the Skoda Yeti are in constant demand. Gasoline engines are economical (6-8 l / 100 km), consume AI-92 and are highly reliable.

In everyday life, the car is unpretentious. The absence, as such, of breakdowns during careful operation (implies timely service and maintenance) can, over the years, provide the owner with a trouble-free vehicle. Spare parts are in the usual price category for foreign cars - more expensive than domestic counterparts, but not much. The original ball bearing costs 1670, and the cheapest FENOX brand asks for only 450 rubles for the same part.

2 Nissan Qashqai

This is one of the most popular crossovers in Russia. Its diesel unit (1.6 l) consumes about 5 liters of fuel. Gasoline engines of this car are no less economical - from 6.9 to 7.7 liters, depending on the type of engine. Car maintenance Nissan Qashqai quite a long time will be reduced to the conduct of regular maintenance and maintenance and maintenance work on the replacement of a particular part.

The car is very reliable (for which it is valued the most), which means that there should be no unforeseen repair costs with a caring attitude. Prices for spare parts - acceptable. So, the front ball joint from Delphi costs 1150 rubles, and MILES can be purchased for only 400. A set of consumables such as brake pads (CTR) will cost the owner 1,200 rubles. Not the cheapest price, but for reliable foreign cars of this class is very good.

1 TOYOTA RAV4 2.0 MT

One of the bestsellers in the global auto market, having appeared in 1994 as the Recreation Active Vehicle, it still retains its popularity today. In the urban cycle, this legendary crossover consumes only 7.7 liters of AI-95, on the highway - 6.4. As befits the machines of this manufacturer, the RAV-4 is made soundly, using high-quality and reliable materials. This determines its economical operation, despite the fact that cars have their own weaknesses. However, they rarely appear, and the owners almost never complain, but only extol their car.

Maintenance of the new TOYOTA RAV4 will for a long time be reduced to visiting a service center every 10 thousand km (with aggressive operation it is better to reduce this gap to 6,000). The fuel filter is scheduled to be replaced by 8 TO, and the installation of new spark plugs expects the owner to 100 thousand km. With the care and attention of the driver, this car will last for a long time, and the cost of carrying out an official representative’s maintenance (on average up to 10 thousand rubles) can be significantly saved by visiting a service with cheaper rates.

Low-cost minibuses to maintain

A wide range of minibuses is presented on the Russian market, allowing you to choose the most suitable model for the owner. Foreign cars and domestic cars - all have not only different characteristics, but also the cost of maintenance. In this category are cars with a minimum level of maintenance costs.

3 UAZ 2206

Domestic minibus for heavy road conditions. Despite its hopeless and morally obsolete construction, it is still being sold in Russia. This is the only domestic minibus with the characteristics of a four-wheel drive SUV, which is currently on the market. Despite the fact that the car body has not changed at all since 1965, the power units could not resist evolution and are modern and durable samples of domestic technology, with a large margin of safety.

This is not a foreign car, and it is not customary to talk about any comfort in the UAZ 2206 - here it is only Spartan practicality (spring suspension in front and rear). Maintenance is usually carried out independently - the machine is simple, unpretentious, and it does not require special conditions. Spare parts are inexpensive and always in stock. With a good owner, time to eliminate the disadvantages (cheap components can not provide the desired quality), the car will never let you down.

2 Ford Tourneo Custom

It is one of the most profitable minibuses in service, it was awarded the “Van of the Year” nomination and earned 5 stars of Euro NCAP safety (in 2012). Despite its size, the car consumes fuel very economically: in the conditions of the city - up to 10 liters, on the highway - 8.5. At this car dignity is just beginning. The engine is reliable, and is able to travel without a major overhaul of more than half a million kilometers.Spring rear suspension, and if it does not overload, will walk indefinitely. Wheels with a size of R15 can be installed, thanks to which it will be possible to optimize maintenance costs (R17 is also permissible to use, but they cost more).

Maintenance Ford Tourneo Custom is cheaper than other cars in this category. The frequency of the interval between the maintenance work is 15 thousand km. When observing the rules of operation, timely replacement of consumables and parts with the released resource, the machine does not cause any trouble at all. If there may be damage, then some minor details, not more.

1 Gazelle 3221

The most common and popular car in Russia in this category. Despite a lot of shortcomings, drivers who have to deal with them every day, speak about them more than positively, using such epithets as "toiler", "nurse", etc. Such caring attitude demonstrates reliability, endurance and unpretentiousness of the car. These qualities, which in the conditions of our roads play an important role, have repeatedly rescued the owners.

The availability of consumables and spare parts is also highly appreciated. It can be said with confidence that the widest assortment is on the market for this model, and the Gazel owners are not familiar with the phenomenon of shortage. This is not a foreign car, and the prices of parts are cheap so that it does not make sense to get upset in case of a breakdown. Thus, the gas-oil shock absorber of the German firm HOFER costs about 900 rubles. At about the same price and cost the front brake pads. It turns out, the minibus in the service goes no more than a passenger domestic car.

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