The Luxury Car Brand That Has A Maintenance Cost Below $8,000 Over 10 Years

So many questions come with car shopping, like should you own, buy, or lease your vehicle? Or, how much are you willing to spend on a down payment? What kind of vehicle fits your needs, and what kind of features do you want? Lastly, how much is it going to cost you while out on the road? If you are in the market for a luxury car, while also not looking to spend a lot of money fixing it up over the course of you owning it, then check out Genesis.

According to CarEdge's  guide to finding the least expensive luxury car brands to maintain, Genesis ranked No. 3 — having only $7,626 in total repairs, on average, over the course of a decade. Coming in at No. 2 was Lexus with $7,130 in repair costs, and Tesla at No. 1 with $4,287 in total maintenance costs during a 10 year period. While you might not have considered Genesis as a top contender on your shopping list, the luxury car brand is worth checking out for this reason alone.

It's important to remember that the value of a car can depreciate pretty quickly after you drive it off the lot. Plus, there are forces on the road -– potholes, other drivers, weather conditions -– that, while ultimately out of your control, tend to add wear and tear to your automobile almost instantly.

With Genesis, however, the luxury brand is looking out for the wellbeing of their cars, and the health of an owner's wallet. All Genesis cars are eligible for regularly scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles — whichever comes first – at no cost. This means Genesis owners can get oil changes, tire rotations, filter and brake pad replacements, as well as alignments and fluid refills for free, saving them from spending a lot of money at the mechanic. On top of that, Genesis is part of the Hyundai umbrella, an automaker which notably provides a 10 year/100,000-mile warranty in case any major issues arise.

Just because there is a stellar warranty package, and complimentary Genesis Services, does not mean that issues will not come up while you own your car. J.D. Power has outlined a Genesis car maintenance guide, which recommends various services once the odometer reaches 7,500 miles, 15,000 miles, 30,000 miles, and beyond 120,000. At that point, however, you might want to ask yourself if what you are spending on repairs is worth it to keeping your Genesis in working condition, or if it's time to swap it out for a newer model.

There are also plenty of non-luxury car brands that cost the least amount of money over their lifespan. However, if you are paying for a high end vehicle you want to make sure you get the most miles out of the ride based on what you paid upfront. With a Genesis, you can rest easy knowing that you are covered for 10 years, if not more, behind the wheel.