Learn what cars are low in repair costs and protect your vehicle with our affordable GA Auto Insurance!
11/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
Do you ever wonder if the car you drive around on a daily basis was worth the investment? When it comes to repair costs, you should make sure the type of vehicle you purchased was worth the money. According to Money Watch, Toyota is number one in a ranking of cars by repair cost.
The report shows which companies' cars have both the fewest and the least expensive repairs. Reported by CarMD, some of the other top vehicles were Honda, Ford, and General Motors, followed by Mitsubishi, Nissan, Kia, Volkswagen, and Chrysler.
The report covers a wide range of model years, from 2001 to 2011, but focuses on repairs made only in the most recent year ending October 1st. The CarMD index ranks individual car models as well as manufacturers, combining both frequency of repairs and repair cost for an overall rating.
The report shows which companies' cars have both the fewest and the least expensive repairs. Reported by CarMD, some of the other top vehicles were Honda, Ford, and General Motors, followed by Mitsubishi, Nissan, Kia, Volkswagen, and Chrysler.
The report covers a wide range of model years, from 2001 to 2011, but focuses on repairs made only in the most recent year ending October 1st. The CarMD index ranks individual car models as well as manufacturers, combining both frequency of repairs and repair cost for an overall rating.
The top-ranked model, the 2009 Toyota Corolla, had infrequent trips to the shop and an average repair cost of $45.84. Here are some other findings from the study:
• Luxury brands generally fared worse because of repair frequency, not high costs. Lexus, for instance, rated more poorly than Toyota.
• Hyundai has made great strides in low repair frequency. The rating was boosted by strong performances from recent models of the Elantra and the 2011 Sonata, which ranked sixth among all models.
• Ford got an especially strong performance from its Edge crossover SUV, which had three different model years ranked among the top 100 vehicles.
• Among General Motors brands, Buick was a standout. If Buick had been ranked individually instead of wrapped into GM, it would have topped the list.
At Parmenter Insurance Agency, we hope your car ended up at the top of this list! However, no matter what kind of motor vehicle you drive, you always should keep it protected. What if one day, you get into a major accident or hit an animal and need body work done? This costs a huge amount of money, but with our GA auto insurance, we can help reduce the fees!
Our team will do their best to simplify the insurance selection process for you. We offer a variety of options for your car insurance plan, including comprehensive, bodily injury liability, medical, collision, and more. So keep your family safe and save money with our reliable GA auto insurance!
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• Luxury brands generally fared worse because of repair frequency, not high costs. Lexus, for instance, rated more poorly than Toyota.
• Hyundai has made great strides in low repair frequency. The rating was boosted by strong performances from recent models of the Elantra and the 2011 Sonata, which ranked sixth among all models.
• Ford got an especially strong performance from its Edge crossover SUV, which had three different model years ranked among the top 100 vehicles.
• Among General Motors brands, Buick was a standout. If Buick had been ranked individually instead of wrapped into GM, it would have topped the list.
At Parmenter Insurance Agency, we hope your car ended up at the top of this list! However, no matter what kind of motor vehicle you drive, you always should keep it protected. What if one day, you get into a major accident or hit an animal and need body work done? This costs a huge amount of money, but with our GA auto insurance, we can help reduce the fees!
Our team will do their best to simplify the insurance selection process for you. We offer a variety of options for your car insurance plan, including comprehensive, bodily injury liability, medical, collision, and more. So keep your family safe and save money with our reliable GA auto insurance!
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