My last 4 cars in order have been

Audi
Ford
Merc
Merc

All great cars the Audi was the most problematic in terms of things going wrong

Never had a single problem with the mercs and the only problem I had with the Ford was the electric window switch packed up.

If I was on a budget I would get another ford to be honest

In reply to Post #16
Ford Focus Mk 2 diesel.

Had 7 years now and its now 10 years old, most years it passes MOT with no work needing doing.

30 quid tax.

60 mpg on motorway.

The boot will take a trakker superlight laying flat so no need to remove the parcel shelf.

https://www.reliabilityindex.com/

Check out any car on here first, reliability is based on warranty payouts so it's a good guage of a cars reliability.

You can also start by looking at the mosr reliable brands to narrow down potentials.
https://www.reliabilityindex.com/manufacturer.

A word of warning though, if your even considering a German car you'll be shocked at how bad they are, the facts speak for themselves, ALL the so called prestige German brands are in the bottom half, most are in the bottom 10 including Merc, BMW, AUDI. so, just be careful but then again just get a warranty if you can't resist a car and have alternative transport available. Luck is also a factor.


1. Daihatsu
Reliability Index
2.00
2. Honda
Reliability Index
41.00
3. Suzuki
Reliability Index
54.00
4. Toyota
Reliability Index
58.00
5. Mazda
Reliability Index
65.00
6. Lexus
Reliability Index
73.00
7. Ford
Reliability Index
77.00
8. Rover
Reliability Index
79.00
9. Renault
Reliability Index
88.00
10. Smart
Reliability Index
89.00
11. Nissan
Reliability Index
89.00
12. Skoda
Reliability Index
92.00
13. Hyundai
Reliability Index
93.00
14. Peugeot
Reliability Index
96.00
15. Chevrolet
Reliability Index
98.00
16. Fiat
Reliability Index
99.00
17. MG
Reliability Index
103.00
18. Subaru
Reliability Index
105.00
19. Kia
Reliability Index
109.00
20. Mitsubishi
Reliability Index
113.00
21. Citroen
Reliability Index
114.00
22. Mini
Reliability Index
116.00
23. Volvo
Reliability Index
127.00
24. Vauxhall
Reliability Index
129.00
25. Volkswagen
Reliability Index
136.00
26. Seat
Reliability Index
143.00
27. Saab
Reliability Index
144.00
28. Jaguar
Reliability Index
172.00
29. Jeep
Reliability Index
173.00
30. Mercedes-Benz
Reliability Index
173.00
31. BMW
Reliability Index
177.00
32. SsangYong
Reliability Index
179.00
33. Alfa Romeo
Reliability Index
187.00
34. Audi
Reliability Index
195.00
35. Chrysler
Reliability Index
206.00
36. LANDROVER
Reliability Index
308.00
37. Porsche
Reliability Index
355.00
38. Aston Martin
Reliability Index
390.00
39. Bentley
Reliability Index
530.00
40. Maserati
Reliability Index
774.00

In reply to Post #14
Yeah I was under the impression they were Czech made.

In reply to Post #13
😂😂 ten more years.

In reply to Post #18
Interesting site

Like you say, luck is a major factor. I had a BMW 5 series from near on new and sold it with 90,000 miles on the clock. Other than normal running repairs it had a front wiper washer pump. Hell of a car

It looks kind of right because at the moment I have a Range Rover, it is by far the most unreliable car I have had, will not be buying another one, ****

No surprise to see the Jap stuff up there with the most reliable. You won't go wrong with a Toyota, near on bullet proof. My brother in law has a 1.5litre Yaris diesel, he bought it new, lives in Spain now and still comes over in it, over 200,000 miles on the clock and still going strong