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Data from our annual Reliability Survey shows you how often, or not, problems might occur with your car

Are Toyota models reliable? Most and least reliable models revealed

In our annual Reliability Survey, we ask readers to rate the dependability of cars aged up to five y..

Claire Evans, Sat May 10 2025

Are Honda cars reliable? Most and least reliable models revealed

In our annual Reliability Survey, we ask readers to rate the dependability of cars aged up to five y..

Claire Evans, Fri Apr 25 2025

Are Kia cars reliable? Most and least reliable models revealed

In our annual Reliability Survey, we ask readers to rate the dependability of cars aged up to five y..

Claire Evans, Thu Apr 17 2025

Are Mazda cars reliable? Most and least reliable models revealed

In our annual Reliability Survey, we ask readers to rate the dependability of cars aged up to five y..

Claire Evans, Tue Apr 08 2025

Are Skoda cars reliable? Most and least reliable models revealed

In our annual Reliability Survey, we ask readers to rate the dependability of cars aged up to five y..

Claire Evans, Thu Apr 03 2025

Most and least reliable Land Rover models - What Car? Reliability Survey

In our annual Reliability Survey, we ask readers to rate the dependability of cars aged up to five y..

Claire Evans, Sat Mar 29 2025

Reliability Survey: Most and least reliable diesel cars

In our annual Reliability Survey, we ask readers to rate the dependability of cars aged up to five y..

Claire Evans, Sun Feb 16 2025

Best car servicing 2025: the best and worst brands at servicing your car

Is it best to have your car serviced by a manufacturer, or take your business elsewhere? We look at..

Claire Evans, Wed Jan 22 2025

Most reliable used cars 2024: the best secondhand choices

Reliability is one of the most important factors to consider when buying a used car, especially if i..

George Hill, Tue Dec 24 2024

Britain's most reliable cars 2024 (plus the ones that'll let you down)

We asked 30,000 drivers what their car is really like to own. Here are the most reliable cars you ca..

Claire Evans, Mon Nov 11 2024

Reliability survey: the most expensive cars to fix, and the cheapest

In our annual Reliability Survey, we ask readers to tell us how much they’ve paid to get faults on t..

Claire Evans, Thu Jul 11 2024

What goes wrong with cars? The most common car faults revealed

Car owners reveal the problems that have plagued their cars over the past year - check our lists to..

Claire Evans, Sun Jul 07 2024

Reliability survey: the most expensive cars to fix, and the cheapest

In our annual Reliability Survey, we ask readers to tell us how much they’ve paid to get faults on t..

Claire Evans, Fri Jun 14 2024

Most and least reliable used cars and SUVs

We name the most dependable – and most troublesome – secondhand cars and SUVs aged from six to 20 ye..

Claire Evans, Tue Feb 27 2024

Most and least reliable used petrol cars

Petrol models are the best-selling type of new car, so there are plenty of secondhand examples to ch..

Claire Evans, Thu Sep 21 2023

20 most reliable used SUVs

There are all sorts of secondhand SUVs to choose from, but not all of them will be a joy to live wit..

Claire Evans, Mon Sep 18 2023

The most reliable used family cars

Family cars need to be dependable; after all, who wants a car that breaks down with children aboard?..

George Hill, Thu Sep 07 2023

20 most unreliable used small cars

The right small car can make a very affordable used buy, but choosing the wrong model could land you..

Alasdair Rodden, Tue Aug 29 2023

Most and least reliable used luxury SUVs

There are plenty of luxurious SUVs that are available for bargain prices if you buy used, but which..

George Hill, Thu Aug 17 2023

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Reliability

Are Toyota models reliable? Most and least reliable models revealed

Are Honda cars reliable? Most and least reliable models revealed

Are Kia cars reliable? Most and least reliable models revealed

Are Mazda cars reliable? Most and least reliable models revealed

Are Skoda cars reliable? Most and least reliable models revealed

Most and least reliable Land Rover models - What Car? Reliability Survey

Reliability Survey: Most and least reliable diesel cars

Best car servicing 2025: the best and worst brands at servicing your car

Most reliable used cars 2024: the best secondhand choices

Britain's most reliable cars 2024 (plus the ones that'll let you down)

Reliability survey: the most expensive cars to fix, and the cheapest

What goes wrong with cars? The most common car faults revealed

Reliability survey: the most expensive cars to fix, and the cheapest

Most and least reliable used cars and SUVs

Most and least reliable used petrol cars

20 most reliable used SUVs

The most reliable used family cars

20 most unreliable used small cars

Most and least reliable used luxury SUVs

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