When one thinks about the cost of a car, it is so much more beyond just its price tag. One has to think about repairs and maintenance, apart from gas costs, of course. If you’re looking for a car for specific travel and commutation purposes and not looking for something fancy, then maintenance costs, such as smog checks, tires, coolant services, transmission services, spark plus, oil changes, belts and brakes, and more.

Listed below are eight of the cheapest cars to maintain:

1. Chevy Silverado (2003–2007)
Silverados are easier to work on, given the expansive space and room around the engine, labor is cheaper too. What’s more, the technology itself is straightforward and no-nonsense, which leads to even cheaper labor. The parts can be found easily, for both the V6 and V8 models, making the Chevy Silverado the perfect cheap-to-maintain car.

2. Honda CR-V (1996 to 2016)
For 20 years, Honda cars have held the title of being one of the most value-for-money, durable models on the road – and the Honda CR-V between 1996 and 2016 is no exception. Possessing one of the lowest frequencies for “check engine light” repairs amid all vehicles manufactured and sold during those years, the cars also boasted of durability with extremely few problems.

3. Honda Civic (2001–2016)
CR-V’s reliable brethren, the Civics between 2001 and 2016 were equally durable and are high on the list of cheap-to-maintain cars. Replacement parts for Honda Civics in those years were easy to come by and available in inventory whenever you needed them, with the car’s design making the repair jobs even easier for mechanics and owners. What’s more, Honda eliminated certain parts with known replacement periods, such as timing belts, down the years, meaning less maintenance with longer lives. Bingo!

4. Honda Accord (2003–2014)
Completing the “Honda Trifecta” on this list is the Honda Accord of the years 2003 to 2014. The height of Honda Accord’s reliability and popularity were the years of 2011-12, but the other models were no less, with the Honda name practically guaranteeing dependability and efficiency with a great performance.

5. Toyota Corolla (1998–2017)
One of the most widely sold cars ever, with a whopping sales figure of 44.1 million sold since their launch in 1966, and with them still on the road today, the Toyota Corolla has undoubtedly stood the test of time. One of the most reliable cars one can buy, the Toyota Corolla is doubly special due to its extreme popularity and extensive availability of parts.

6. Toyota Camry (2008–2015)
Speaking of Toyotas, the Toyota Camry between the years of 2008 and 2015 also makes for excellent, reliable cars. Featuring many of Toyota Corolla’s amazing benefits, what really sets the Camry apart is the fact that its four-cylinder model can be repaired very easily, making it cheaper to maintain. This classic, low-maintenance favorite also featured high-reliability ratings from automakers.

Apart from the above, the Jeep Wranglers of 2007 to 2017 and the Nissan Altimas between 2008 and 2015 also make a list of the most reliable, cheapest cars to maintain in the country today. Make sure you follow all the essential maintenance tips for luxury automobiles to give your car a long life.