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1.0 Engines Can Save Fuel, But This Is Not The Only Point To Consider
The purchase of used cars is generally made by people whose main goal is savings. To optimize this economy, it is common to look for cars with 1.0 three-cylinder or turbocharged engines, which are more efficient. But fuel consumption is not the only point that should be analyzed, as many of these vehicles are more expensive to repair in workshops.
To help you choose used cars that do not have a high repair cost, we will present the five models revealed by Autoesporte that can be more difficult to repair, according to data from the Vehicle Maintenance Index (IMV) of Cesvi Brazil.
How Does The Cost Classification For Car Repairs Work?
The Cesvi index is based on the maintenance cost disclosed by the manufacturer and the parts that need to be replaced within the first 100,000 km. After that, the car receives a score that ranges from 10 to 60 points. The lower the IMV score, the lower the cost for the repair.
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The parts used in the analysis are as follows: bumpers, fenders, radiator grille, hood, headlights, taillights, front panel, front door, rear door, radiator, and air conditioning condenser.
The 5 Most Expensive And Difficult Used Cars To Repair
Jeep Renegade
The IMV ranking from Cesvi Brazil gave 54 points out of 60 possible for the Jeep Renegade.
According to Cesvi, a mechanic takes 10 hours to repair the front end of the Jeep Renegade and 8 hours to repair the rear. The basket of basic parts for the repair costs R$ 36,432.
Citroën C4 Lounge
Cesvi Brazil awarded 58 points out of 60 possible to the Citroën C4 Lounge. It takes 15 hours to fix the damaged front of the C4 Lounge and 12 hours to repair the rear. Additionally, the basket of parts for the sedan is valued at R$ 44,901.
Fiat Palio
The latest generation Fiat Palio received 60 points – the highest score in the Cesvi Brazil ranking. It takes 30 hours to repair the front of the car and 42 hours to repair the rear. The basic parts basket costs R$ 18,572.
Nissan Versa
The previous generation Nissan Versa scored 60 points in the Vehicle Maintenance Index (IMV) evaluation. The Vehicle Maintenance Index (IMV) indicates that it requires 17 hours of work to repair the front and 26 hours to fix the rear of the Versa. The basket of basic parts is valued at R$ 16,848.
Caoa Chery Tiggo 2
Cesvi gave 60 points to the Caoa Chery Tiggo 2, which has not been manufactured in Jacareí (SP) since last year. According to Cesvi, a mechanic takes about 36 hours to repair the front of the vehicle and 15 hours to repair the rear. The basic parts basket costs R$ 29,095.
