When deciding on the type of car you intend to buy, including both the make and model, there are many factors to take into consideration. The cost of the car, how suitable it is for your requirements, and even whether you like the look of the car and are happy driving it. The car is a very personal possession and many of us spend numerous hours a week in that car, so the cost of maintaining and the quality of the car are also extremely important factors.
When it comes to choosing something reliable, buyers historically head for German or Japanese cars but is this the right move? According to the What Car reliability survey, which measured the reliability of every make and model of car in 2012, Honda have the lowest fail rate followed by Toyota, Lexus, Suzuki, and Subaru. In fact, of the top 10 most reliable cars in the survey, 8 were Japanese with 1 South Korean and 1 from the USA.
If you’re looking for reliability then, you should definitely consider buying a Japanese car with the HR-V from Japanese manufacturer Honda topping the list as the most reliable. These figures do not take into account the typical cost of repairs, which are higher than some for Honda, but a fail rate of just 14% is some way clear of second place Toyota and means that the repair cost is unlikely to be a factor too often.
The least reliable manufacturer in the survey was Land Rover with Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Renault, and Chrysler making up the bottom five in terms of reliability. Luxury car manufacturer Porsche topped the list of the most expensive average repair bill at more than £600 and this was some way ahead of any other manufacturer to make the list. The cheapest was Chevrolet with an average cost of just £227 making it a good all round choice.
There are many factors to consider when looking for the most appropriate used cars Bromley buyers can benefit from. Reliability and average repair bills are certainly worth considering although it is worth bearing in mind that these are not necessarily an accurate reflection of how often or how much your own repair bills will be.
When shopping for used cars Bromley buyers can consider many factors. RushmoresCars.co.uk offers a selection of some of the best quality used cars at competitive prices.
