Other small cars to feature in this group are the Citroen C1, Hyundai i10, Honda Jazz and Suzuki Swift. 

The surprise of the top 10 for repair costs is that the Mercedes SLK is the second cheapest car to repair. It is, apparently, very unlikely to suffer from engine or gearbox maladies. And if it does go wrong it’s quite inexpensive to mend. Jaguar is the only other premium maker with a model – the XK – in the top 10 for costs. 

If you want a small family car that’s cheap to repair, look no further than the Renault Captur, Toyota Auris and Kia Ceed. 

Showing how important a reliable drivetrain is when it comes to running costs, six of the cheapest cars to repair don’t suffer engine trouble. Nine of the top 10 don’t suffer from gearbox maladies.

German cars are the most expensive

German manufacturers don’t just make cars that are expensive to buy; they also make cars that are expensive to repair. But Land Rover eclipses them. The average repair among Land Rover’s models covered by MotorEasy costs £958. The four German brands, BMW, Porsche, Audi and Mercedes-Benz, follow.