These Cars Will Save You a Bundle on Maintenance

3. The Audi Q8

Years of Model: 2018 Average Repair Costs: $156 annually* The Audi Q8 has a high MSRP for 2022, with the base model costing slightly more than $70,000. The performance version of the vehicle, which is the highest trim, costs roughly $120,000. According to YourMechanic, the average cost of Audi Q8 repairs for most cars with minor issues is $156, but it can range from $95 to $1,190.

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2018 Audi Q8 ©Shutterstock/emirhankaramuk According to Motor1, an Audi maintenance service typically costs between $112 and $113 for a ten-thousand-mile service. Audi's past has been inconsistent. Although Consumer Reports had labeled the brand a "sinkhole" of problems, CNN listed Audi as one of the top ten most dependable automakers by 2015.

4. The Hummer EV

Model Years: 1992–2006, 2021–Present; Average Annual Repair Cost: $662* In terms of reputation, Hummer has experienced quite a revival. Everyone wants one at some point. The Hummer then turned into a laughing stock because people thought it was an indication of environmental indifference. In 2022, the Hummer returns as an electric vehicle, priced between $80,000 and $100,000.

EV Hummer ©Shutterstock/Mike Mareen The average annual repair cost for a non-electric Hummer is $662 (RepairPal). According to CoPilot Search, maintaining and repairing a Hummer can be difficult for owners due to the difficulty of finding replacement components, especially for original Hummers.