The Land Rover, BMW and Audi cars that could cost you £15,000 to fix – here’s what to avoid
An investigation into the most expensive repair bills for a range of car parts has revealed the most costly vehicles to own. And its bad news for lovers of one popular luxury SUV
WE all dread repairs bills but some models are more likely to leave your with an empty bank account than others.
Now new research has revealed that several models on the road are likely to wreak havoc on British car owners than others - and it's bad news for Land Rover, Audi and BMW drivers.
The biggest repair bills across seven categories in the last year were compiled after analysing more than 40,000 vehicle warranty with Motoreasy.
And results showed the 2011 Range Rover was the most expensive, with an engine repair bill setting one driver back a whopping £15,689.
A slightly updated 2012 Range Rover model also demanded a hefty £2,050 for repair of the axle and suspension, while faulty electrics in a 2009 Audi A3 cost £3,168.
Audi featured three times on the list of the most expensive repair bills, with a £898 bill for a new gearbox on a 2010 A5 model, as well as a £718 air conditioning unit for a slightly older A6.
Maximum repair costs by car part
- Engine: 2011 Range Rover - £15,689.52
- Axle and Suspension: 2012 Range Rover - £2,050.90
- Gearbox: 2010 Audi A5 - £898.06
- Braking system: 2007 BMW Z4 - £1,299.60
- Air-conditioning: 2007 Audi A6 - £718.32
- Steering system: 2007 BMW 3 Series - £782.60
- Electrics: 2009 Audi A3 - £3,167.74
BMW Z4 and 3 Series models from 2007 cost drivers just over £3,000 combined, for repair of braking and steering systems, too.
MotorEasy used its research to create the ultimate nightmare car for repairs, tacked together with all the worst bits from the seven different car models.
If such a frightening car were to exist, its owner could expect to fork out as much as £25,000 in repairs during a 12-month period.
While that won't be a reality for any driver, the information does help to warn drivers of the potential repair costs that could face should they choose to purchase any of the popular models identified.
Duncan McClure Fisher, MotorEasy founder, said: “This car is every motorists’ nightmare, with a stratospheric repair bill.
“While the concept is just a bit of fun, it does nonetheless highlight the financial hit when things do go wrong with cars.
“Our creation is an extreme example but the fact is that very few people have money lying around if the worst happens. It pays to be protected.”
