Car Brands That Cost The Least To Maintain And Repair Over 10 Years According To Consumer Reports

One of the great things about buying a brand new car is that everything should work, and if it doesn't, the warranty will cover those repairs. In fact, you might even be able to lend it to a friend or family member to drive without having to give them an entire rundown of the weird tricks they need to know in order to make it run right. Outside of the warranty period, however, you're on your own. And the cost of keeping an out-of-warranty car on the road for 10 years can vary by thousands of dollars.

Thankfully, our friends at Consumer Reports recently published a list of automakers ranked based on how much it costs to maintain and repair their cars over a 10-year period. Some of the worst brands will cost you more than $1,000 extra per year, but don't worry. We also have the list of automakers that cost the least to keep on the road, too.

First Five Years: $1,435

Next Five Years: $4,400

10-Year Total: $5,835

First Five Years: $1,400

Next Five Years: $4,400

10-Year Total: $5,800

First Five Years: $1,300

Next Five Years: $4,400

10-Year Total: $5,700

First Five Years: $1,140

Next Five Years: $4,500

10-Year Total: $5,640

First Five Years: $1,200

Next Five Years: $4,350

10-Year Total: $5,550

First Five Years: $1,100

Next Five Years: $4,300

10-Year Total: $5,400

First Five Years: $940

Next Five Years: $4,100

10-Year Total: $5,040

First Five Years: $1,125

Next Five Years: $3,775

10-Year Total: $4,900

First Five Years: $900

Next Five Years: $4,000

10-Year Total: $4,900

First Five Years: $580

Next Five Years: $3,455

10-Year Total: $4,035