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  What do you think of driver satisfaction surveys? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Many people seem to swear by driver satisfaction surveys on dealers, however much of the feedback would appear to be subjective. If you just take the number...
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  Can you recommend a reliable SUV? 1 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking to buy a medium to small SUV, hybrid preferably. Comfort and economy are important as are good build quality and dependability. I live in the...
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  Can you recommend a reliable, premium used car? 20 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at a 2009 Audi Q5 3-litre, a 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI or a 2013 BMW 330d xDrive, which is more reliable and a better overall car to drive?...
• Dealer satisfaction list? 7 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  important. I have used the resources avilable (reliability index etc) to shortlist some reliable cars that I like the sound of (Toyota Avensis, Seat Toledo, Honda Accord, most of the Japs) now I need to know who's going to give me good honest customer service at a reasonable price. Is there some sort
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  Will a hybrid car that's been sat around for months have battery issues in the future? 7 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm on the lookout for a car and saw a good 2-year old (April 2019) Lexus RX L with 2500 miles on it. Surprisingly, it had done 2300 miles in the first...
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  Is the Lexus NX a good choice? 3 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I've been happy with our Ford C-MAX, which is easy to access and reliable. With maybe £30,000 plus the trade-in on the C-max, which car would you recommend?...
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  Which car brands have the best reputation for reliability? 23 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Which car manufacturers are best for reliability?
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  Why do you never recommend the SsangYong Tivoli as a practical value for money SUV? 24 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Why do you never recommend the SsangYong Tivoli as a practical value for money SUV? Having owned two top of the range models, one diesel and one petrol....
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  Most reliable used car? 8 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have had bad experiences of buying poor quality cars or buying from wrong places. I would like to take a safer bet from now on but I do realise cars...
• Fiat Punto "Axle & Suspension" 9 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Just gave myself a nasty shock by looking up Puntos from 1999 on Reliability Index. Reliability is excellent at 28 but 66.67% of claims have arisen from "Axle & Suspension". If at the front, this could be expensive. Does anyone have any experience of this? Mine is the 1.2 ELX Speedgear CVT 5
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  Can you recommend the best used, small crossover? 16 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a used, compact SUV/crossover for around £14,000. I do mainly town driving and short motorway trips, so was thinking a petrol automatic...
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  What is the best car to buy for reliability? 22 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have previously owned three BMW series 3 models and enjoyed driving all three. I am now looking to purchase a used vehicle to replace my last BMW and...
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  Buying new BMW 3 Series - any advice? 5 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a new BMW 3 Series diesel automatic, but I am a bit concerned about the long term reliability. I would ideally like to keep it...
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  Can you help with my car search? 15 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I've shortened my used car search list to either a Mazda 2 after 2007 or a Ford Fiesta after 2008. I have used the warranty index stats to come up with...
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  Should I buy a Jaguar XF or a Skoda Superb as a private hire vehicle? 11 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am struggling to decide which car to purchase for use as a private hire taxi: a 2016 Jaguar XF 2.0 Portfolio or a Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI CR SE L Executive...
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  Seven seat crossover? Cadillac or Mercedes? 22 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a crossover/soft-roader. We also would like 6 or 7 seats for times when we have my in-laws with us (for short drives mostly).Our driving...
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 15-12-2018 Part 2 20 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  Re: Faults Economies I agree that (IMHO) the WD Reliability Index doesn't take into account many factors, including the extent that each owner looks after the car (i.e. whether it's home maintained, at a rubbish backstreet indie or a decent one, similarly with the main dealers [whose quality can
• Mitsubishi Shogun (2007 - ) - Considering.... 24 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  to date honest opinions on the new Shogun - 2007 3.2 TD Automatic. Comments on the reliability index are not encouraging(!) If not the Shogun -an alternative please, must have 4WD diesel and auto, to tow max 2000kg. Thanks.
• Nissan Note / Mazda 3 - recommend - Nissan Note vs. Mazda 3 9 May 2010 (Forum)
  . 2) Nissan less reliable than Mazda, as per car reliability index stats. Mazda 3 Advantages:- 1) Larger car segment; Hence better safety and motorway driving charaterisitcs 2) Mazda more reliable than Nissan as per warrant direct stats. Concerns:- 1) Mazda
• Honda Accord UK (2003 - 2008) - High mileage honda accord 22 May 2008 (Forum)
  and kids) have told me they want me to buy a family saloon cars. Based on the reliability index Honda ACCORD 2003 to 2008 model seems to be the most reliable car in this bracket. However, my budget could only buy those with high mileage from 80,000 upwards. Due to reliability, I think I prefer ex fleet