The cars we hate most as mechanics are the cars that provide us with the fewest repair dollars. You see a ‘99 Jeep Grand Cherokee roll into the shop and you can practically smell the transmission rebuild. But the cars on this list? You’ll be lucky to sell their owners a set of brake pads or a muffler.

If you’re looking for a car to buy, however, this list might provide you with some good clues. Oh, sure ... don’t worry about us!

Astute observers will notice 13 cars in this list, not 10. Please don’t write in to complain.

— Tom and Ray Magliozzi, Cars.com