In our annual Reliability Survey, we ask readers to rate the dependability of cars aged up to five years old. Here we rank the most and least reliable car manufacturers in the UK
When it comes to reliability, a car’s brand is a better indicator of its durability than its fuel type. Mini claims the top spot this year, with a near-faultless score for all five of the diesel, electric and petrol models reported on in our survey. The shining stars were theCountryma...
it seems the hybrid renaissance still has many bright days ahead. Automakers have heard consumer demands and worked on improving the quality and reliability of hybrid vehicles, according to the Consumer Reports (CR) year-end survey.
The number one chosen car brand seems to be Ford, with 16% selecting this as their favourite out of all car brands. This is likely due to their affordability and reliability, as well as the fact that the beloved Fiesta model has been winning the hearts of Brits for many years. The Fies...
“I had complete faith in the reliability of my Kia Picanto because it’s a frequent visitor to the top of our reliability survey. That faith was repaid: I am pleased to report that I had zero mechanical issues with the car at allduring my time with it. And even if I did, that sev...
Reliability Survey. While the TT is the most well-rounded car in this class, you don’t have to pay a lot on the used market for the privilege of owning one. An entry-level model from 2014 can be had for around £12,000, rising to £14,000 for our favourite engine/trim combo...
Reliability Survey. Lexus came top, while Audi was 21st, Jaguar 26th, Mercedes joint 23rd and Volvo 17th. Every BMW 5 Series comes with a three-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, which is similar to the cover provided by most of its rivals. Safety and security All versions come with a ...
Reliability wise, neither the Touareg or the Touareg R were included in the 2023What Car? Reliability Survey. VW as a brand was, and managed to claim 22nd place out of the 32 included car makers – that’s above Audi and Land Rover but below BMW and Porsche. ...
Reliability Survey. That was a joint finish with Audi, by the way. It’s not all bad news, though, because 911s come with a comprehensive three-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, including breakdown assistance. As standard, you get some creature comforts, such as two-zone climate control and...
The Mercedes CLA did well in the 2023What Car? Reliability Surveycoming second out of 15 models in the coupés, convertibles and sports cars section. Mercedes didn't do so well as a brand, finishing in 24th place out of 32 manufacturers. Audi came in 26th place, BMW came 12th and VW ...