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But, which car […]","datePublished":"2017-11-06","dateModified":"2017-11-06","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Mercedes-CLC-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Mercedes-CLC-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/race-for-reliability\/","about":["BLOG"],"wordCount":486,"keywords":["Aston Martin DB9","Honda Jazz","Hyundai Getz","Maserati Granturismo","Mitsubishi Lancer","Nissan GT-R","Race for reliability"],"articleBody":"When it comes to purchasing a new car, do you look for the most beautiful model, the cheapest choice, or is it reliability that will win you over? Just Tyres reveal the most and least reliable car models, as well as the cost to repair them.Based on our sponsor;\u00a0Warranty Direct\u2019s reliability index, Just Tyres ranked 323 car models to show the most and least reliable as well as how much they will cost you to repair. But, which car can you rely on to get you across the finish line?The top 10 most reliable cars and the cost to repair them:10. Mazda MX-5 – \u00a3194.769. Citroen C1 – \u00a3256.088. Honda Jazz – \u00a3394.957. Nissan Almera Tino – \u00a3168.836. Mercedes-Benz CLC – \u00a3202.245. Hyundai Getz – \u00a3400.924. Hyundai i10 – \u00a3234.843. Vauxhall Agila – \u00a3115.902. Mitsubishi Lancer – \u00a369.301. Toyota iQ – \u00a3223.94The top 10 least reliable cars and the cost to repair them:10. BMW M5 – \u00a3823.379. Aston Martin DB9 – \u00a31584.738. Nissan GT-R – \u00a33516.017. Maserati Granturismo – \u00a3927.836. Mercedes-Benz GL – \u00a3559.835. Bentley Continental GT – \u00a3634.774. Mercedes-Benz R-Class – \u00a3464.613. Citroen C6 – \u00a3411.342. BMW M3 – \u00a3655.471. Audi Q7 – \u00a3731.35So, does reliability cost? According to the piece, the top 10 most reliable cars are all cheaper to repair than the least reliable. To spare you parting with your cash, the car to get is the Mitsubishi Lancer which comes in as the most affordable car and the second most reliable.Other cars that placed in the top 10 most reliable list – but were much more expensive to fix – were the Hyundai Getz and the Honda Jazz.The Hyundai Getz is the 5th most reliable car in the list, but the average price to repair is not so attractive at \u00a3400.92. The Honda Jazz ranks as the 8th most reliable car but it\u2019s repair price follows closely behind at \u00a3394.95.The cars to avoid, that are the most expensive to repair and the least reliable, include the Maserati Granturismo, the Nissan GT-R and the Aston Martin DB9.All of them take places in the bottom 10 reliability rankings, placing 7th, 8th and 9th respectively, and have average repair costs of over \u00a3900. Although they are the most expensive cars to fix, they do not take bottom spot; the most unreliable car in the race is the Audi Q7. Dubbed Audi\u2019s \u2018mighty flagship SUV\u2019 this unreliable number will set you back \u00a3731.35 to repair.The most expensive car to repair is the Nissan GT-R, with an average cost of \u00a33,516.01.That\u2019s over 50 times the cost of the Mitsubishi Lancer, and still \u00a31,000 more than the top 10 most reliable car repair costs put together.How do you know which car makes to trust when considering your next vehicle splurge?Citroen, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan appear in both the most reliable and least reliable top 10 lists, but Hyundai is the only car make to appear twice in the top 10 most reliable list.The \u2018Race for Reliability\u2019 reveals that beauty costs, not reliability, as the likes of Aston Martin, Maserati and Bentley feature in the 10 most unreliable cars. Find out more by viewing the \u2018Race for Reliability\u2019 graphic for yourself here."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Race for Reliability: Aesthetics, Costs or Reliability?","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/race-for-reliability\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]