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1.0 engines can save fuel, but this is not the only point to be analyzed
The purchase of used cars is usually done by people whose main objective is to save money. And to optimize this economy, it is common to look for cars with 1.0-liter three-cylinder or turbocharged engines, which are more efficient. But fuel consumption is not the only point that must be analyzed, since many of these vehicles are more expensive to repair in workshops.
And, to help you choose semi-new cars that don't have a high repair cost, we'll bring you the five models revealed by Self-support that may be more difficult to repair, according to data from the Vehicle Maintenance Index (IMV) by Cesvi Brasil.
How does the classification of the cost of repairing cars work?
The Cesvi index is based on the maintenance cost disclosed by the manufacturer and on the parts that must be replaced in the first 100 km. After that, the car receives a score that varies between 10 and 60 points. The lower the IMV score, the lower the cost for your repair.
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The parts used in the analysis are the following: bumpers, fenders, radiator grille, hood, headlights, taillights, front panel, front door, rear door, radiator and air conditioning condenser.
The 5 most expensive and difficult to repair semi-new cars
Jeep Renegade
The IMV ranking of Cesvi Brasil gave 54 points out of a possible 60 to the Jeep Renegade.
According to Cesvi, a mechanic takes 10 hours to repair the front of the Jeep Renegade and 8 hours to repair the rear. The basket of basic repair parts costs BRL 36.432.
Citroen C4 Lounge
Cesvi Brasil awarded Citroën C58 Lounge 60 points out of a possible 4. It takes 15 hours to fix the C4 Lounge's broken front and 12 hours to repair the rear. In addition, the sedan's parts basket is valued at R$ 44.901.
fiat-palio
The latest generation Fiat Palio received 60 points – that is, the maximum score in the Cesvi Brazil ranking. It takes 30 hours to fix the front of the car and 42 hours to fix the rear. The basic basket of parts costs R$ 18.572.
Nissan Versa
The Nissan Versa of the previous generation scored 60 points in the Vehicle Maintenance Index (VMI) assessment. The Vehicle Maintenance Index (VMI) reveals that it takes 17 man hours to fix the front and 26 hours to fix the rear of the Versa. The basket of basic parts is valued at BRL 16.848.
Caoa Chery Tiggo 2
Cesvi gave 60 points to the Caoa Chery Tiggo 2, which is no longer manufactured in Jacareí (SP) since last year. According to Cesvi, a mechanic takes around 36 hours to fix the front of the vehicle and 15 hours to fix the rear. The basic basket of parts costs R$ 29.095.
