These Cars Will Save You a Bundle on Maintenance

1. Chevrolet Savana

Years of Model: 1996–2022
Average Repair Cost: $723 per year
Out of 54 reviews, Kelley Blue Book gave the 2022 GMC Savana a rating of 4.4/5 stars. The robust design and excellent towing capacity of this work vehicle were among its "pros." Even if the Savana model from 2022 was getting close to the "end of [its] generation," it is still a reliable work van.

GMC Savana ©Shutterstock/Art Konovalov
What maintenance expenditures may employees and company owners anticipate for this van? According to CarMax, the Savana 2500 needs $723 in repairs and maintenance each year. It is $141 less than the average for commercial vans overall, even if it is higher than the average for all vehicles.

2. Chevrolet Express

Years of Model: 1995–2003
Average Repair Costs: $844–$859 annually
The Chevy Express is another work van that is featured on this list. It's critical for every worker or business owner to understand the typical cost of ownership for their work van(s). In this manner, the cash can be included in the business budget.

Chevrolet Express ©Shutterstock/Art Konovalov
The base MSRP of the Chevy Express cargo van, which has been in production since 1996, is $38,100. YourMechanic estimates that the annual total cost of repairs and maintenance for the 1500 is $844 and for the 2500 is $859. Larger repairs, like replacing an engine, will undoubtedly cost much more than that because they average around $2,000, give or take.

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