Veteran motoring journalist, Malcolm Kinsey, has published his parts report for 2019 – highlighting some of the cheapest and most expensive cars to service in South Africa.

The report compares 72 popular vehicles in nine different categories, in terms of the price of their parts.

This is further split according to the prices for parts needed during servicing, for repairs and as a result of crashes.

The report shows that the Nissan NP200 is the cheapest car to service of the 72 included on the list, with a total basket price of R49,823.

Below you can find the three top cars across each category, as well as how much you can expect to pay for the parts basket.

The basket includes various filters, belts, brake pads and drums, as well as various body parts.

A full copy of the Kinsey Report 2019 edition can be found here.

City and entry-level cars

Datsun Go – R63,310 Renault Kwid – R66,707 Ford Figo – R67,805

Super mini

Renault Sandero – R92,891 Toyota Yaris – R100,943 Ford Fiesta – R108,594

Family favourites

Toyota Corolla Quest – R65,341 Toyota Corolla Prestige – R84,798 Nissan Almera – R85,453

Compact crossover

Mahindra KUV – R68,638 Suzuki Jimny – R86,897 Toyota Rush – R97,387

Crossover

Toyota Fortuner – R80,171 Haval H2 – R91,071 Subaru Forester – R113,362

Executive crossover

Alfa Stelvio – R135,029 Toyota Prado – R199,428 Jaguar E Pace – R212,968

Double cabs

Toyota Hilux – R79,660 Isuzu D.Max – R88,191 GWM Steed 6 – R94,372

Single cabs

Nissan NP300 – R61,334 Isuzu D.Max – R65,326 Toyota Hilux – R73,696

Executive saloons

Volvo S60 – R214,362 Audi A4 -R227,503 Lexus ES – R230,263

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