Used car buyers looking for an affordable model that have been urged to consider ten of the .

When buying a new or used model, many drivers consider factors such as fuel economy and insurance costs. Still, very few consider the cost of a wide range of spare parts that may need replacing during their time of ownership.

According to the local garage finder , the cheapest used car to repair is the , with many common parts being significantly better priced than average.

The has been part of the range since 2002 and may not have the trendiest appearance. However, its affordable price and cheap and plentiful parts make it perfect for drivers looking to lower their running costs.

According to the company, the average battery replacement price is £129.31, whereas a replacement cambelt is £261.49, nearly £300 less than on most other cars.

Another used model that is cheap to buy and repair is the Fiat 500. The retro-themed city car scored third overall in whocanfixmycar.com's study.

Introduced in 2007, the first generation of the revived 500 only left production earlier in 2024, meaning plenty of used spare parts are available, with new alternatives also reasonably priced.

In particular, the company praised the Fiat 500 for its cheap replacement clutches. Owners paid an average of £444.44, nearly £200 less than the average car.

However, not all cars are cheap to repair, including tiny superminis and city cars. The company recommended that drivers looking for an affordable family SUV consider the Hyundai Tucson.

The company's mid-size model has gained many fans thanks to its practical boot, good standard equipment levels, and overall build quality.

Spare parts, especially replacement suspension components, can also be particularly cheap. According to whocanfixmycar.com, drivers pay just £53.23 for suspension repairs, about £80 less than the average.