Reliability Survey: Best and Worst Used Cars

📊 A survey of over 16,500 respondents reveals the most and least reliable used cars.

🚗 Suzuki's Vitara 2015 to present model is the most reliable car with a perfect reliability score.

🔝 Lexus and Toyota rank highly in reliability, with Lexus' CT model and Toyota's overall performance mentioned.

🚗 The most reliable used car models are the 2011 to 2020 Yaris, Honda CRV petrol models from 2006 to 2012, and Kia Sportage diesel models from 2016 to 2021.

⚙️ Honda is known for its rigorous quality standards, but personal experiences may vary. While Honda cars are generally reliable, they are not immune to breakdowns.

🔧 Mitsubishi cars offer decent reliability, but since they withdrew from the UK market in 2021, obtaining parts for older models may become more complicated.

🚗 Japanese and Korean car brands dominate the list of most reliable used cars.

💯 Dacia, a value brand, performs well in reliability due to its use of tried and tested engineering and lack of complex technology.

🔧 Older models with fewer technical features are generally more reliable than newer cars with advanced technology.

🚗 Reliability is important when considering used cars.

🏎️ Porsche and Mercedes-Benz have varying reliability ratings.

🚙 Volkswagen's reputation for solidity has declined.

🚗 The reliability of used cars can vary.

🏭 VW and Vauxhall cars can be problematic.

🔎 Thorough research is important when buying a used car.

⭐️ Renault and Land Rover rank as the least reliable used car brands.

🚗 Peugeot and Citroen also have below-average reliability scores.

👎 Land Rover, known for its off-road prowess, has a poor reputation for reliability.

📊 The transcript discusses the reliability of used cars, highlighting that the 2011-2019 Evoque is the most reliable with a score of 61.

🔍 The 2004-2014 Discovery is mentioned as being unreliable and not aging well.

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