The Ultimate Maintenance Cost Comparison:- Honda Civic VS Toyota Corolla.
Buying a new car is a considerable investment in itself. The expenditure does not stop with the upfront cost. Like any other piece of equipment, a vehicle always has a running cost. While Fuel consumption is a constant and continuous expense, there are some repair costs as well that are needed from time to time.
So, here is a list of just a few of the maintenance expenses you can really expect in order to pay for owning a car:
- Brakes
- Belts
- Oil changes
- Spark plugs
- Transmission service
- Coolant service
- Tires
- Smog checks
Mentioned above are only a few of the essential checks that must always be performed in order to guarantee the smooth run of your car. In case of major breakdowns, however, there may be a need for replacement of spare parts and also expensive repairs.
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Here in this article, we will be talking about two famous nameplates of the industry and the maintenance costs each go through. The cars are none other than Honda Civic 2015 and Toyota Corolla 2015; cars that have earned much acclaim since they made their first appearance in the automobile industry.
While talking about the financial brass tracks, drivers are likely to break them even between the two rides.
Let’s first discuss the drivetrain specs of both the Honda Civic 2015 and the Toyota Corolla 2015. Under the hood – Honda Civic has two powertrain options; a 1.8 liter 4-cylinder with 143 horsepower and a 2.4- liter 4- cylinder with 205 horsepower. Whereas the Corolla brags its 1.8- liter engine along with 140-horsepower at the top of the trim levels. Undoubtedly Civic is going to give you a bit more power per dollar than the Toyota Corolla, along with a sportier and higher performance feel behind the wheel.
Let’s now compare Some common maintenance services that almost both the cars go through:
How much Does it cost for replacing the Bumpers?
Incase you want to replace the very bumper, which accidently came off while pulling your ride out of the parking lot, it may cost you around $117-$225 for the Honda Civic owners and $300-$400 for the ones who own Toyota Corolla 2015.
What is the average cost of the Windshield Replacement?
The Windshield repair may vary upon the type of the repair, severity of the damage and most importantly which auto glass service you decide to go for. The estimated cost for Honda Civic 2015 may charge you up between $507.69 to $571.99and $347.25-$479.80 for Toyota Corolla 2015.
How much does it cost for replacing the Side View Mirror?
The average costs for replacing the side view mirror is $150-$200 for the ones who own Honda Civic 2015 and $250-$300 for those who have Toyota Corolla 2015 as their rides.
What is the average Cost for tires replacement?
The average cost for replacing the tires for Honda Civic 2015 may cost you around $150 and $160 for Toyota Corolla 2015.
source: Honda, Toyota (yourmechanic)
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Conclusion:
Having seen how both cars fare against each other in terms maintenance and upgrade costs, we can safely conclude the difference isn’t that huge. On one side both the cars are getting better with every update and on the other side their competition on the basis of reliability and performance is touching new heights. They both have proven track record so declaring the best of two is going to be a difficult decision.
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