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If you’re planning to buy a car, the first thing that comes to mind is the brand reliability and the type
of car model you need. Whether you’re a family man who needs a spacious SUV or an adventurous
lad who’s looking for a vehicle that can drive in the mountains, there are different vehicles available
for different needs.
When it comes to choosing which brand of car you will buy, you always try to consider the price of the
car versus the budget that you’re willing to shell out. But have you ever considered how much money
you’ll need to maintain it?
Most people might be able to afford the initial price but fail to consider the future maintenance cost.
In this article, we are going to share 5 reasons why European cars and more expensive to maintain
compared to Japanese Vehicles.
1. European Car Parts Are Less Common Compared to Japanese Car Parts Because of the Low Volume Production
European cars have low-volume vehicle production for the reason that it puts its effort more
on manufacturing high-end vehicles that concentrate on customer comfort, and not on mass-
production. With the low-volume vehicle production, car parts replacement is also limited the same
way, this is why European car parts are more expensive.
But if you’re a cautious driver who follows rules to the tee and maintains your BMW well, then you
don’t have to worry about getting your car serviced often. There’s going to be a good chance for you
to be driving around in luxury if you just know how to drive properly.
2. European Cars Are Significantly Engineered for Better Performance Compared to Japanese Cars
Both Japanese and European engineers have one thing in common and that is to modify and
manufacture their vehicles to superior quality. The only thing that makes a huge difference between
the two is how much thought is given when it comes to engineering the vehicle for the customers.
Japanese engineers focus on how to make their vehicles perform better even if the customers use
them to the limits. European engineers however take pride in creating the best performing and
comfortable vehicles that the only way for customers to enjoy the full benefit of the vehicle is that
they have to follow exactly what the manual recommends.
3. European Cars Take More Time and Effort to Maintain Compared to Japanese Cars
Japanese Cars are manufactured to have a more reliable and durable vehicle while European
cars lean more towards performance and customer comfort.
With this in mind, you’d have to think about the huge difference between European and Japanese
cars when it comes to performance. Japanese vehicles use simplified transmission while European
cars use higher and more complex transmissions.
4. European Cars Are Created to Offer More Customer Comfort Instead
Have you seen what’s under the hood of most European cars? For the less trained eye, there wouldn’t
be anything wrong even if the battery is not that visible and is tucked underneath the tubes, but for
the mechanics, this is a nightmare.
No matter how small of an issue your BMW has, it’s going to take more time to remove all the parts
and then returning them into place is a hassle. The time and effort put into maintaining European cars
are much greater which then leads to more expensive labor cost.
5. European Cars and Expensive Fuel Cost
Fuel consumption mostly relies on the type of car you drive and how you drive it. If you’re more of a
Fast and Furious wheelman, then expect your fuel to be consumed faster than you can say, Jack
Robinson!
With European cars, loud V8 rumbles and better quality performance can cost you a lot of money. So
before you decide on what type of car to buy, make sure that you take into account all considerations,
not the initial purchase price but also the maintenance cost and day-to-day expenses.
Key Take-Away
Chances are, you’ve probably heard of Japanese cars being synonymous with reliability. This is the
reason why more people are choosing Japanese vehicles because they’re able to retain their market
value longer. European cars have been well-known for its great performance and customer comfort;
it’s also known for being expensive.