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Which Cars Are Really The Most Reliable? Revealing Trends In Reliability League Table Stats. 

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From Lists of "reliable cars", we can spot patterns and trends which help build up a picture of the characteristics of a reliable car. All brands have good reliable models and all have less reliable models, so what factors make up the "reliable car"? A brand can rise or fall in the reliability listings on the strengths of a few or even just one engine or model.
Please let me know your thoughts and conclusions on reliable cars, I do make a few sweeping statements here based on the stats I've studied and I'd be grateful to hear your thoughts and opinions as well because there are always exceptions to every rule.
A major factor when buying a car is it's reliability but how can you tell if a car is going to be reliable or not? Which cars are most reliable and which ones will let you down with a breakdown?
When it comes to choosing between a high-performance car and one that's built to last, which would you pick? It's a tough decision that many car buyers face. In this video, we dive deep into the factors that affect a car's reliability and help you make a more informed choice when it's time to buy your next vehicle.
Ever wondered if that powerful sports car is worth the potential headaches? We’ll explore the trade-offs between exhilarating performance and the peace of mind that comes with a more reliable, but less thrilling, vehicle.
You’ve seen the rankings, but do they tell the whole story? We’ll dissect popular reliability tables and reveal why cars from manufacturers like Skoda, Volkswagen, and Audi-despite sharing parts-can rank so differently. The secret may surprise you.
Japanese manufacturers like Toyota, Honda, and Lexus consistently top the charts. What sets them apart from their American and European counterparts? We’ll look at the cultural and engineering factors that give them an edge in longevity.
Not all engines are created equal. We’ll explain why naturally aspirated engines are often more reliable than turbocharged ones and how engine capacity plays a role in long-term durability. Plus, learn why over-engineering can sometimes backfire.
With the rise of electric vehicles, are we witnessing the dawn of a new era in car reliability? We’ll analyze how electric motors compare to traditional combustion engines and discuss the long-term implications of battery life and maintenance.
Simple Car, Fewer Problems:
The more features a car has, the more there is to go wrong. We’ll explain why sometimes, less is more when it comes to car reliability, and why older, simpler designs often outlast their modern, gadget-filled counterparts.
Resale Value and Reliability:
A reliable car isn’t just about fewer breakdowns-it also holds its value better over time. We’ll explore how a car’s reliability can affect its depreciation and why some models are a better investment than others.
Buyer Beware: The Hidden Costs of Luxury and High-Performance Cars:
Tempted by a used luxury car at a bargain price? Think again. We’ll highlight the potential pitfalls of buying an older, high-end vehicle and why that seemingly great deal could end up costing you a fortune in repairs.
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Have you been burned by an unreliable car? Or have you found a hidden gem that defies the odds? Share your stories in the comments below, and let’s get the discussion going! Your experiences could help someone else make the right choice.
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@craig357
@craig357 Месяц назад
Change oil and filter every 3000 to 5000 miles with decent oil and a quality filter. Change air filter at the same time. Take for a good run at about 70 mph for several miles (motorway) once a week if only local commuting. Don't fly over speed bumps (suspension) and treat your car to a good wax twice a year and coat the underside with a liquid wax once a year and you'll have a reliable car. Ignore manufacturers' oil change intervals as it is BS. The engineers always recommend half what they state. All they want is the car to last the warranty period, then you're on your own. Remember the manufacturers rely on cars breaking down after this warranty period. Join a forum that is dedicated to your make and model of car. Use decent fuel.
@JaneDoe-ft7ln
@JaneDoe-ft7ln Месяц назад
@@craig357 I prefer to wax every quarter but agree with and practice your other points. In particular going for regular longer runs, because it's good for the car and because early morning Sunday drives along a country backroad are fun.
@hisownman
@hisownman Месяц назад
Oh wow. What an awesone comment. ❤
@Richard_L_Y
@Richard_L_Y Месяц назад
Except for the sensors that fail; that none of that prevents; and that the engine will last x times longer than the body, whatever (unless you live in a very dry climate).
@aygwm
@aygwm Месяц назад
Eh. It’s very dependent on what car you have and how you drive. Some oils are good beyond 10,000 miles in certain engines but those use cases are few and far between.
@EvzenKovar-i5p
@EvzenKovar-i5p 21 день назад
Yes this! May I add… don’t think you may omit coolant service just because your OEM doesn’t have that in the scheduled maintenance log book. Old coolant becomes acidic, even if the temperature range protection stays good, and will eat your head gasket.
@BubblesTheCat1
@BubblesTheCat1 Месяц назад
Here in Africa, we have found the Toyota Corolla and Hilux to be the most reliable vehicles. Especially the older ones, but the new ones seem good enough so far. My aunt, a farmer's wife, drove a 2.4D diesel Hilux pickup truck to past a million kilometres when she was hijacked in it. That's a big problem with Toyota's pickup trucks and SUVs in South Africa. Criminals love them just as much. 🤷‍♂️
@TESTA-CC
@TESTA-CC Месяц назад
It's a Japanese Tradition. Every Single Japanese Engineer has done a 7 year Apprenticeship and work alongside the Skilled Engineer for this entire period. it's just the way things are done in Japan.
@mrvolkswagon1710
@mrvolkswagon1710 Месяц назад
They need to learn how to under seal cars that come to the uk, they shocking for rust
@TESTA-CC
@TESTA-CC 27 дней назад
@@mrvolkswagon1710 I'm happy with rust, are you happy with a blown up VW engine made from plastic........
@mariog4707
@mariog4707 Месяц назад
I asked an AA man if the Honda Jazz was as reliable as it’s reputation. His reply was, “they are all driven by pensioners who get them regularly serviced, that helps”.
@juststuff5216
@juststuff5216 Месяц назад
My sister-in-law (mid 30's) didn't service her automatic Jazz for two years, and it needed it badly, as the car was at best not performing properly. I told her to book the car in, get a service. By her report back; it transformed the car.
@michaelscales5996
@michaelscales5996 Месяц назад
@@mariog4707 OAP's don't thrash their Jazz, unlike young kids in their Golfs or Astras etc .
@torquecars
@torquecars Месяц назад
I know a local guy who only uses 1st and 2nd gear around town in his Jazz, and then rides the clutch most of the way! It's painful to hear! He is partially deaf though.
@igorpotocnik7231
@igorpotocnik7231 Месяц назад
@@torquecars You should've seen (and heard) my late neighbor, he used to drive his car from still stand in third gear, very slowly releasing clutch with full throttle, that was painful to even watch.
@elliot438bcfcVTEC
@elliot438bcfcVTEC 26 дней назад
I have one as my daily, 2006. I get 60mpg. It's a very relaxing car to drive
@stoneylonesome4062
@stoneylonesome4062 Месяц назад
In my home country, Albania, around 3/4ths of cars on the road are classic Mercedes (W123/W124/W126, etc), especially Diesels, many of which are run on waste vegetable oil. Classic Mercedes Diesels are the only vehicles which offer most (if not all) features of a modern car, without any of the gimmicky excess, but, in an analogue package which is infinitely maintainable & infinitely serviceable.
@rovialdokonda22
@rovialdokonda22 Месяц назад
@@stoneylonesome4062 pse genjen mer plak
@oopsydaisy4637
@oopsydaisy4637 16 дней назад
I love my Diesel mk2 Honda CRV. Simple, well made and only needed one bulb changed for its 19th mot :)
@Azureecosse
@Azureecosse 29 дней назад
I have driven Honda's for 37 years solid, this is my 22nd Honda, I am currently driving a late model CRV and I love it , wont touch any other brand, I have never had a single breakdown in 20 odd years, the break down on a 2001 Civic was due to me leaving the lights on and flattening the battery. We have a little mk1 Toyota Yaris 1.0 made in 2004 bought new we use it for dotting about town its still on the same exhaust & Clutch and like the Honda's never broken down and it fun to drive and parts are cheap as hell gets 40mpg around town , just put two new front tyres all seasons on her and that cost £79 fitted for both, highly underrated little car and overlooked
@dariangower3410
@dariangower3410 Месяц назад
I currently have a VW scirocco 2.0 tdi at 195,000 miles, it’s cost a lot of money recently as the dpf started to play up, the EGR ect, I will take a serious look at lexus and Toyota for my next daily car
@torquecars
@torquecars Месяц назад
Have a look at the Toyota C-HR GR Sport edition, that would be a good and logical next move for you. The VW group car parts can cost quite a bit as you need to fix major things. 200,000 miles is a good run but probably getting to the end of its cheap reliable lifespan.
@dariangower3410
@dariangower3410 Месяц назад
@@torquecars I would probably look at the AURIS 1.6 V MATIC in icon plus or excel trim as heated seats is a must lol the chr is a nice car but not a huge SUV fan
@2BuckShot
@2BuckShot Месяц назад
Well i would keep something german, much nicer interior and better rust protection...
@alistairrobinson3865
@alistairrobinson3865 16 дней назад
Toyota aygo 1.0 2007 on 130k miles and feels rock solid, body rot (just starting) will get it before anything mechanical
@VintageLynx
@VintageLynx 22 дня назад
Skoda - from speaking to an ex dealer, around 2005 era they were upsetting Audi and VW by beating them for build and reliability. The Skoda cars from this era really are excellent and long lasting. Later ones not so much.
@torquecars
@torquecars 22 дня назад
That's interesting to know. Thanks for sharing.
@KennethSmith-lb4ln
@KennethSmith-lb4ln 19 дней назад
Love to buy a Skoda but with VW TSI engines have to think twice.
@VintageLynx
@VintageLynx 19 дней назад
@KennethSmith-lb4ln Yes for sure. Plus the DSG gearboxes can get expensive if not serviced. I'm running a Fabia with the 1.9 PD engine so that's going to hopefully last a long time.
@everydaycommuter
@everydaycommuter Месяц назад
Right now I don’t want an EV. I’m not against them, but the battery technology needs to improve. It is not just EVs, it is the same problem with renewable energy sources. They both have a problem with storing the energy.
@kipkipper-lg9vl
@kipkipper-lg9vl 9 часов назад
the batteries aren't going to magically improve all of a sudden so don't hold your breathe lithium ions are the state of the art and are unlikely to be significantly improved within the decade
@IvermectinFTW
@IvermectinFTW Месяц назад
When electric cars are regularly clocking up 200,000 miles and faulty batteries are serviceable, then come back and tell us that they are 'reliable'.
@torquecars
@torquecars Месяц назад
I do share your concerns and the frustration is that most of these stats and tables only look at 5 year old cars so don't tell the long term story. Based on these stats EV's seem reliable - they don't have the frequency of problems but I doubt the long term viability of these and will do a video to express these concerns in the near future as this is a topic that deserves exploration. For me battery range and lifespan and availability and ease of charge are major factors that will affect the long term viability. I just don't think we have the infrastructure here in the UK especially considering how few can park outside their own home and run a cable to the car. Spending 10-15k on a used EV and throwing it away after 5-10 years seems crazy to me. Perhaps the aftermarket in batteries will mature and make it cost effective.
@IvermectinFTW
@IvermectinFTW Месяц назад
Thanks for your reply. That would be a great follow up video! Keep up the great work - really informative and thoughtful video content 👍👍
@johnlesoudeur3653
@johnlesoudeur3653 27 дней назад
@@torquecars "Spending 10-15k on a used EV and throwing it away after 5-10 years seems crazy to me. Perhaps the aftermarket in batteries will mature and make it cost effective." Well it hasn't with mobile phones.
@guitariste47
@guitariste47 18 дней назад
Thanks for your vidéo. Reliablity for me is extremely important for me. I sold my 2001 Audi tt 225, although I loved, but saw that too many people had problèmes, mainly to do with electronics, and I did'nt want to spend time using a lap top trying to find the faults. I therefore got a 2004 Mazda MX5 nbfl 146, which I enjoy, but really miss the turbo character of the Audi with its torque
@codincoman9019
@codincoman9019 11 дней назад
BEV is a scam. Expensive, unreliable (check Consumer Reports annual reliability survey), high TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), dangerous, damaging the environment, impractical for long trips or trailing etc.
@Dan23_7
@Dan23_7 Месяц назад
21 year old VW beetle 1.9 pd, regularly serviced, body undersealed. I do all the work needed on it myself, recently fit new suspension (by choice lowered coil overs). At the same time changed control arms, drop links, track rods etc. It didn’t need it all done, just my choice to keep it on the road when most its age are now coke cans.
@michaellavery4899
@michaellavery4899 29 дней назад
Educational and thought provoking as always. Keep up the great work. 💯👍
@loc4725
@loc4725 Месяц назад
I'm petty sure it's the 1.0L turbo engine on Hondas which are less reliable. For reasons which seem to defy sense they used a wet belt on those and as with probably all wet belt designs if you don't maintain it religiously then you're pretty much guranteed to have problems. The 1.5L on the other hand uses a traditional chain and seems to be rock solid. In fact the only pretty much consistent issue with Hondas is with the air conditioning, mainly relay or compressor clutch failure.
@torquecars
@torquecars Месяц назад
Interesting, I read about oil dilution on the early 1.5T models which I'm assuming is now fixed (from about 2021). If anyone can enlighten me further I'd be grateful.
@ln5747
@ln5747 Месяц назад
​@@torquecars anecdotal, but there's a guy on RU-vid with circa 800k miles on his 2017 Civic 1.5T with no problems. Original engine and CVT (I think) transmission. I've heard it was mostly 1.5T in early CRVs that were the problem.
@loc4725
@loc4725 Месяц назад
@@torquecars I remember that. As far as I'm aware that was on both engines and was eventually addressed with a software update. They're still particularly vulnerable to dilution from being constantly run though short journeys but then I'm pretty sure all GDI engines have that problem.
@hkonhelgesen
@hkonhelgesen Месяц назад
Rewind to the early 1980s. SAAB 2-liter turbo and Volvo 2,1 turbo made the same power. As 5 liters of american V8s. And they were more reliable.
@douglastaylor8039
@douglastaylor8039 28 дней назад
Cars are Purposely built unreliable. In this day an age cars can be built super reliable but the car companies got together and said lets make our parts with flaws so we can fleece our customers. Lets put planned Obsolescence Redundant shoddy parts and sensors around the engine and program the computer to come on for the slightest problem so the check engine light ruins their day.
@codincoman9019
@codincoman9019 11 дней назад
Yep. Planned obsolescence became a big thing after 2005, especially thanks to the Koreans.
@ShahidAli-ob5jl
@ShahidAli-ob5jl Месяц назад
Great vid! Have a 2006 BMW E90 320D M Sport, service it regularly with a good quality oil & parts. Car is running like a dream at 170,000 miles.
@apemoon1731
@apemoon1731 День назад
@@ShahidAli-ob5jl The diesel models definitely seem to be the best of the e90's. I had a 318 petrol a couple of years ago that let me down badly because of oil pressure and timing chain issues. Shame, because it was a gorgeous car and brilliant to drive when it wasn't giving me grief.
@kipkipper-lg9vl
@kipkipper-lg9vl 9 часов назад
if your buying a non m car BMW with a petrol your doing something wrong to be fair
@ronaldderooij1774
@ronaldderooij1774 Месяц назад
All true. My simple, low powered, naturally aspirated, light Mitsubishi Mirage/Space Star, driven by this slow driving older man that does not want to spend money on fuel, never had any defect in 10 years time. And it is a CVT.....
@adrianvella7661
@adrianvella7661 Месяц назад
My 206 HDI company car has over 200k miles, 100k of which in the last 8 years. It is an ex rental and only required serviceable items. It is used daily and occasionaly flogged to clear her out. Its an amazing workhorse. 60mpg plus always!
@mehmetozer8722
@mehmetozer8722 Месяц назад
@@adrianvella7661 may I ask how much liter engine
@adrianvella7661
@adrianvella7661 Месяц назад
@@mehmetozer8722 1.4 4cyl diesel HDi
@wallace-bv4rl
@wallace-bv4rl Месяц назад
That was a very interesting presentation. I was highly concerned with reliability when I bought new recently. As I have been keeping nearly new (at my purchase) cars for ten years I decided new was a deserved reward. But I now have to keep for ten years to justify 😬 I went for new Honda Civic and now have 🤞 that it’s going to go well for ten years! Liked your style here
@torquecars
@torquecars Месяц назад
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your kind words, it took quite a bit of research but I'm thinking about a car change, and like you I feel reliability and long term running costs are a major consideration. The Civic is a good option, which engine did you go for?
@wallace-bv4rl
@wallace-bv4rl Месяц назад
@@torquecars I have the hybrid which I think is only choice in the UK. It’s a 2 litre Atkinson cycle no turbo which generates 140bhp mated to a small (buffer) battery and a 184bhp electric motor. I’m hoping the engine is relaxed and the electric motor proven tech. The battery small so maybe if it wears out it can be replaced at low cost. Getting 63mpg since driven off the forecourt, 4,000 miles. Excellent car worst part is a lot of intrusive safety bells. Great drivetrain though
@torquecars
@torquecars Месяц назад
I remember doing a video on the Atkinson cycle, it is pretty interesting tech. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-g6u5aw9uxwE.html You can't complain at the fuel economy from them. I was looking at the 1.5 Turbos but I'll keep an eye out on the 2.0 Hybrids now I know about them.
@wallace-bv4rl
@wallace-bv4rl Месяц назад
@@torquecars yes that’s a good idea and I think the new Civic came out in 2022 albeit not many at that stage (I think) due chip shortage. Now getting to be three years old there should be a few going nearly new, one careful oldie owner! (I’m pretty old so I think I’m allowed that comment). Good luck! Edited to add - the car is very much like an all electric instant power (184 total not 184 plus 140!) however no gears (I do mean that) and obviously no manual.
@samuelswanepoel7926
@samuelswanepoel7926 Месяц назад
The irony is that the only reason honda and others went for turbo engines was because of CO2 emissions. Now more CO2 is wasted on maintenance parts.
@McKav
@McKav 28 дней назад
Brilliant analysis every point relevant 🇦🇺
@daddymulk
@daddymulk Месяц назад
German Liability vs Japanese Reliability, Honda every time, love mine because everything on em is made in Japan so super reliable
@kipkipper-lg9vl
@kipkipper-lg9vl 9 часов назад
look after the car and it will generally work, you can't really find many German cars that die for no reason, the average person doesn't even change oil so obviously they wont last
@davidellis8141
@davidellis8141 Месяц назад
Audi A3 2lt diesel driver.I look after mine, don’t drive it hard but not labour engine. Service every year with less than 7,000 miles a year.
@codincoman9019
@codincoman9019 11 дней назад
The best (very reliable and low TCO=Total Cost of Ownership) cars are the top Japanese cars, leaders of their segments in reliability and low TCO. You have to look at many relevant statistics - from other markets as well - like Consumer Reports annual reliability surveys, CarEdge, ISeeCars etc. Then you'll understand that instead of being a fan of a certain brand it is far better to acquire only champions, like my Miata ND2 RF G-184, Suzuki Jimny LCV or Lexus UX 250h F Sport. Better buy used as the previous owner was hit with the big initial depreciation. The financial freedom choice: buy few months/years used Japanese-built top cars, with at least 25%/50% discount on MRSP, with naturally aspirated engines of max. 2L, 200HP, manual transmission or ECVT for self-charging hybrids, preferably not the top of the line (you don't need that much electronics) and maintain it aggressively (changing oil and filters around 5000 miles for a regular driver, doing rustproofing regularly etc.).
@d.k.7710
@d.k.7710 Месяц назад
Shoplist: JMD car NA gasoline engine Rather big displacement Medium power Stick shifter ... sounds like Subaru 2.4L or Mazda 2.5L....
@Donx2Pac
@Donx2Pac 3 дня назад
Thank you for the informative and amazing videos you created. What's your opinion on the Ford Mustang GT v8 from 2019+ is it reliable enough as a daily driver for 150.000 miles? I am considering to buy one next year. I will use it for work-home short distance and once in 3 months for holiday driving 250miles and once in a year for 1000 mile. I am almost 40 so I don't want to do anything crazy with it. I will be occasionally driving through Germany where I plan to do max 125mph. Or is it wiser to settle for something like a BMW 328i.
@arkansasturin8144
@arkansasturin8144 Месяц назад
Well you have to count not only mtb failures but also easy of repairs. Fe i have to adjust carborator every so often but it is 2 mins of job or 15 if you are green. But when ypu ICM fails you talk months to wait for parts and hours of diagnosis.
@EvzenKovar-i5p
@EvzenKovar-i5p 21 день назад
I can not believe how Teslas has increased in my rural area over the last year. I swear every 15th vehicle I pass on the Highway today is a Tesla. A year ago I couldn’t point to one if I was looking right at it. I see no real reason for all the center dash electronics today. I do everything with my phone. I even have all my car gauges on my phone today. Not sure I need anything besides speedometer on the dash. Maybe fuel on dash too.
@alphatrion100
@alphatrion100 Месяц назад
Non turbo honda with a manual six speed. Like 8th or 9th gen civic with decent mileage and maintenance record
@andreiarama8745
@andreiarama8745 11 дней назад
It's super easy to make her reliable car,low power and CVT gearbox. With low power you have an engine that it's not stressed and with the CVT you have a car that will never be driven fast.
@JerZeyFiveOh
@JerZeyFiveOh Месяц назад
I would also like to add beefy supporting mods help alleviate heat and brings the reliability back up.
@jandejong2430
@jandejong2430 Месяц назад
100% reliability here. A to B..
@Semponi
@Semponi Месяц назад
Another great informative video - thanks. Just bought 2018 Octavia Scout. Researched and covered the usual points you mentioned plus history check, but paid attention to tyres fitted. In my mind if previous owner has spent money on decent tyres they will probably have looked after the car maintenance properly.
@torquecars
@torquecars Месяц назад
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your kind words and that is a great buying tip. Remolds or generic no brand tyres are a red flag. I also hate to see unmatching tyres on every corner! Per axle I can sort of understand but not on each corner.
@Semponi
@Semponi Месяц назад
@@torquecars👍
@tahani11
@tahani11 Месяц назад
A great buy The Scout.
@Semponi
@Semponi Месяц назад
I thought so; wanted one for years but could never justify buying as I was using works car. Had dealer service DSG & Haldex before I picked it up as I'd heard these often get ignored
@ToddMcDonald-zh4ym
@ToddMcDonald-zh4ym Месяц назад
Maintenance and common sense variable driving styles have been successful for me. Some cars a just lemons though, sucks when you get one. Can't win all the time.
@hkonhelgesen
@hkonhelgesen Месяц назад
Cheaper cars are less complex. There are less things to fail. Whatever breaks, is cheaper. Cheaper cars depreasiate less. "Lemons" are the best economic choice. But not neccesarily nice to drive.
@garymarkham4538
@garymarkham4538 Месяц назад
By ‘lemons’, I’m guessing they mean cars which often go wrong irrespective of make, size, price etc. I had a Focus which was a right lemon. It put me off Ford forever.
@thevindictive6145
@thevindictive6145 16 дней назад
The good thing about electric cars is that they cause the price of petrol to fall.
@raytrevor1
@raytrevor1 24 дня назад
Not surprised Audi are lower down on reliability when I see how they are driven.
@torquecars
@torquecars 23 дня назад
As an Audi Owner I am shocked at this totally unfair generalization - I can name ONE careful considerate Audi Driver. lol
@PlumSack-f7p
@PlumSack-f7p Месяц назад
G'day mate, have you heard of the Ford Australia Barra? 4.0l, EFI, dohc, vvt. Inline six. They get 300,000 KMs abused, 500 well maintained, and many taxis did 1 million kilometres.
@KeithPatrick-wo5cw
@KeithPatrick-wo5cw Месяц назад
I’ve mentioned it to our friend before. I miss that engine! Good shout.
@torquecars
@torquecars Месяц назад
This engine keeps cropping up in comments. We don't get them over here, so time for me to do some investigating it sounds fantastic.
@KeithPatrick-wo5cw
@KeithPatrick-wo5cw Месяц назад
@@torquecars it’s the 2JZ of Australia, just less complex so if you don’t fetter with it too much it is pretty much indestructible. Not going to lie. I did fetter with mine too much.
@hkonhelgesen
@hkonhelgesen Месяц назад
@@KeithPatrick-wo5cw Except the volume is 4 liters. In stead of 3 liters. Making it more powerful....
@jerrywarren6959
@jerrywarren6959 15 дней назад
All very good until you started talking crap about how reliable electric cars .
@torquecars
@torquecars 15 дней назад
I suspect that when the bulk of EV's hit the 10-15 year mark things will be drastically worse as the batteries start failing and effectively writing off the car. I'm planning a deep dive into EV's as this is a hot debate at the moment. I will try to stay objective though but I'm always interested to hear your thoughts and opinions on them. I purely based that statement I made from the reliability stats I was able to review (What Car etc..) with Tesla sitting at 10th most reliable. Chinese Ev's didn;t make it into the survey based on up to 5 year old cars.
@codincoman9019
@codincoman9019 11 дней назад
​@@torquecars, check the Consumer Reports annual reliability survey, they point at BEV and PHEV as very unreliable; meanwhile the self-charging hybrids are the most reliable (the ECVT helps too).
@desdicadoric
@desdicadoric 28 дней назад
Point 9 is what killed my 20 year old Celica in January, the engine would have gone on forever, sadly it rusted away
@The1Elcil
@The1Elcil Месяц назад
Good stuff ! Thanks.
@glennhumphries9444
@glennhumphries9444 Месяц назад
I would never buy a car with direct injection. Carbon buildup leads to too manty problems.
@torquecars
@torquecars Месяц назад
That's pretty much all they do now for the sake of emissions thankfully though many are adding back in port injection as a secondary fuel system which really does help.
@2BuckShot
@2BuckShot Месяц назад
Well dont drive short distances with a diesel for example
@eddiejones.redvees
@eddiejones.redvees Месяц назад
My last two cars have been diesel powered which I find to be very reliable when cruising on the motorway at 70mph with low rpm the engine is not struggling I like having lots of torque but the best thing is the mpg I also don’t have to pay road tax because of the low emissions
@filippos_383
@filippos_383 Месяц назад
Such a quality video
@nfspeedy2
@nfspeedy2 Месяц назад
I disagree with that suspension part. It turned out that a much simpler suspension design like macpherson is much more prone to fail in comparison to a more complex double wishbone suspension. Think of your example of the displacement. Easier work an now think of two persons doing the same job. Its less stress to the single component and more reliable in the long run.
@torquecars
@torquecars Месяц назад
That is an interesting angle, I appreciate your thoughts on that, it gives me something to investigate further.
@MrWilliam.Stewart
@MrWilliam.Stewart Месяц назад
Ah, the constantly vulnerable transmission, such a marvelous invention, when working as it should.
@torquecars
@torquecars Месяц назад
Toyota seem to have it sorted, but yes there are quite a few CVT horror stories out there.
@codincoman9019
@codincoman9019 11 дней назад
​@@torquecarsCheck the ECVT, is a totally different and very reliable trans.
@PaulMathews-p4o
@PaulMathews-p4o Месяц назад
The ones that wont break as much.
@babouzeyassine9402
@babouzeyassine9402 Месяц назад
Indeed I own a skoda octavia2018 now with 150k km 2 years now I care a lot to change oil on consumables in time or even before that
@kipkipper-lg9vl
@kipkipper-lg9vl 9 часов назад
nearly ever production car will last if you look after it, people just don't
@francoisverdoes8552
@francoisverdoes8552 19 дней назад
Thank you sir
@Salustmaio
@Salustmaio Месяц назад
The best car i have buy, and i had buy 7 new cars, i have 42 y/old and in 2009 i buy a clc 220 cdi just because i want at thw time a 3 doors diesel, and my God it has now 170k kilometres and never ever gave me problems, the last seevice was made in 2022 and i make maybe 2k km and he ask now a new service, not because of usage but because of the 2 y/old last service... after covid i buy a new class a 200d and my good problems problems.... i will sell it and start driving the clc... and before that the golf mk3 vr6 i made 280 k km wirhout problems but now it demands a big motor open service.. almost 4k € of repairs.... but it will be like new
@Rusty-Shackleford69
@Rusty-Shackleford69 Месяц назад
The battery life in cold temperatures have proven to be crap in these ev's.
@kipkipper-lg9vl
@kipkipper-lg9vl 9 часов назад
the range is crap brand new
@vasilismitsiou1007
@vasilismitsiou1007 29 дней назад
I have change my dpf filter and after that always my car idle at 1000-1100 rpm and says nox sensor. You think this is the problem or oxygen sensor
@iulian2548
@iulian2548 Месяц назад
Which are the VW recent reliable engines you are mentioning?
@codincoman9019
@codincoman9019 11 дней назад
Hint: VW is #27 in the Consumer Reports annual reliability survey.
@juststuff5216
@juststuff5216 Месяц назад
Unless I missed it, the topic of *Service Intervals.* I see service intervals go up to 20,000 miles or 2 years .... along with said cars having reliability issues and/or catastrophic engine issues. Any correlation?
@torquecars
@torquecars Месяц назад
I'm sure you are on to something there but the stats don't differentiate diesel/hybrid/petrol which often have varying service intervals. Do Japanese car makers GENERALLY stick to annual or 7500 mile services? Honda seem to recommend regular oil changes at 7500,15000,22500,37500,45000,52000 miles respectively?
@juststuff5216
@juststuff5216 Месяц назад
@@torquecars Thanks for your input. When asking that question, I was thinking primarily of Range Rover and the engine disasters they've had. Now they're using BMW V8's, which in my mind is very much; "Out of the frying pan ....... "
@jerrywarren6959
@jerrywarren6959 15 дней назад
Are you then saying that the Lexus is 300h with its various electronic functions and complicated hybrid engine is and or will be a far more unreliable car?
@torquecars
@torquecars 15 дней назад
Lexus always seem to sit at the top of the reliability tables, although I've heard some claims that the reliability has dropped off a little in the last few years. I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on this.
@codincoman9019
@codincoman9019 11 дней назад
Lexus is #1 in reliability in any serious statistics. The self-charging hybrids (most are from Toyota/Lexus) too. Plus Lexus is #3 in low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) despite being an entry luxury brand. That's all.
@lesklower7281
@lesklower7281 Месяц назад
I own one of the mist reliable vehicle ever made my 1997 Toyota Hilux with the 22R engine and five years ago l paid aud $1500 with 410000 kilometres and l still have my 1997 Toyota Hilux very simple and basic vehicle extremely low tech and still has its original carburator yes it has a carburator and no cat converter and is today worth aud $5000 to $6000 the Hilux iis also manual and has original manual windows l laugh at your Audi were the rear power windows have failed because my Hilux hasn't got rear windows infact its a single cab ute with an aluminium tray and the list of reliable cars and Lexus number one and Toyota number two buy a Toyota ldid and to be honest l didn't know how reliable Toyota's ate until l started watching you tube and researching Google especially my 1997 Toyota Hilux ute but a lot of Australians buy Toyota's because Toyota's are number one selling car brand for the past 25 years and the only other brand that may knock them off number one spot is Mazda as been the number one seller that is Toyota for the past 25 years there are a lot of Toyota's on the road and that is so true and there are many Toyota's over 25 30 and 40 years still driving around and don't forget there are many Toyota's and Lexuses that have done over 1000000 miles still with there original engine just look on you tube now thats reliability plus so its a no brainer buy a Toyota or Lexus if you want a reliable vehicle most Australians aren't wrong you mentioned a couple of things concerning the drive train my Hilux is obviously rear wheel drive but with age comes with parts wearing out l have changed the three universal joints last year to the cost of aud $250 and a complete new exhaust system which wasn't original to a big cost but all the repairs l have most of them l have done myself with the original purchase price and the cost oc repairs the cost is still under aud $5000 and that is another thing about owning a Toyota in Australia any older Toyota they will deprecate but after a whike Toyota's start appreciating as my Hilux has because of there rick solid reputation for reliability and you people in the UK with your European and British brands which aren't that reliable were in Australia we buy Toyota's Lexuses Mazdas Hondas and Suzuki's mostly and there is the odd European and British car around and the younger drivers aren't into British classic cars they are into classic Australian and Japanese cars because they are reliable and l haven't even touched on tbe Australian built cars and the last thing is rust were in Australia the weather is much kinder to motor vehicles very little snow l only seen snow once in my life as for rust my Hilux only has surface rust and tbe cab has no rust as for EVs well 49% of present EV owners will never buy another EV and EVs aren't that reliable less reliable than petrol cars and my Hilux has never failed in 5 years of ownership and the other day l saw my first EV break down and l was in my Hilux it was a GWM ORA typical Chinese crap
@torquecars
@torquecars Месяц назад
I am seeing the prices of these "simple" older cars shooting up at the moment.
@lesklower7281
@lesklower7281 Месяц назад
@@torquecars ln Australia the prices for older Toyotas are doubling were a year ago 1998 to 2001 Toyota Camerys were under a year were selling for aud $2000 to $3000 are now selling for aud $5000 to $6000 and there areplenty of them around in Australia it's called the Toyota tax were a similar sort of vehicle the Toyota sells for more because of there rock solid reputation for reliability and they were also built in Australia
@lesklower7281
@lesklower7281 29 дней назад
@@torquecars Ltd happening in Australia especially with Toyota's in Australia they do deprecate but after a couple of years the actually start appreciating like my 1997 Toyota Hilux
@mayg7415
@mayg7415 5 дней назад
Minor issue like catching fire?
@loranger6447
@loranger6447 Месяц назад
Toyota and Lexus comes with a 10 year, 100k mile warranty.
@ln5747
@ln5747 Месяц назад
And 15 year, 150k miles on hybrid battery.
@loranger6447
@loranger6447 Месяц назад
@@ln5747 yes exactly!
@codincoman9019
@codincoman9019 11 дней назад
Toyota & Lexus: #2 & #1 in reliability plus #1 & #3 in low TCO. Why are people talking about German brands when the best (reliable and low TCO) cars are Japanese?!? Beside Toyota/Lexus, in some segments Mazda, Suzuki, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Honda are also excellent. Even Nissan is improving after their Jatco CVT old disaster...
@matthewnicholas6365
@matthewnicholas6365 Месяц назад
IMO, Japanese engines are less innovative than say German engines. Or, maybe put a different way, less complex as they're not trying to make an engine that is the most powerful, best MPG, lowest emissions, lightest and other things. Most Honda Civics come with a small choice of 4 cylinder economy based engines (excluding the Type R) A 1 Series has 3, 4 and 6 cylinder engines ranging from small power eco driven right up to a B58. That B58 is the current BMW 6 pot of choice and is the result of lessons learned on the N54 and N55. Its also in a Toyota ya know 😉
@matthewnicholas6365
@matthewnicholas6365 Месяц назад
Compare 90s and 00s German high performance engines Vs American ones. The E39 S62 was 400hp from a 4.9 and E60 S85 was 500hp from 5.0 The US cars needed 7+ liters or superchargers to get those figures. But they also didn't spin rod bearings and break vanos and actuators etc in the process. AND the power was at 3k not 8k rpm.
@265justy
@265justy Месяц назад
The Japs are innovative.. They had variable valve timing in lots, of cars before the Euro brands... Mitsubishi = Mivec, Toyota =VVTI, Honda= Vtec, Nissan = Neo VVL.. Toyota also seems to have the most success with hybrid.. Mazda have this, Sky Active X which is very interesting and also used Rotary when no other brand would risk it.. The, Japs are far more innovative than the Germans.. Far more...
@overbuiltautomotive1299
@overbuiltautomotive1299 29 дней назад
good video sir God bless
@torquecars
@torquecars 28 дней назад
Thanks, you too!
@Mr6384
@Mr6384 Месяц назад
I’m keeping my fingers crossed for our new Rogue with Nissan’s new 3 cylinder. I did make sure that the dealer offered a lifetime power train warranty
@BubblesTheCat1
@BubblesTheCat1 Месяц назад
I've got an old Nissan Sunny, built in 2001 in South Africa (called the Sentra here). It's port injected 1.4 litre, no cat, no egr, no abs and no airbags. It's been super reliable for the last 23 years. I don't think that Rogue will ever last that long. Since Renault got involved with Nissan, their cars have become garbage 😢
@codincoman9019
@codincoman9019 11 дней назад
​@@BubblesTheCat1, True, the time when Renault was dictating was bad for Nissan, but now they are improving.
@BubblesTheCat1
@BubblesTheCat1 11 дней назад
@codincoman9019 We'll have to wait and see, but mostly, all new cars seem to be built cheaply, although they cost way more. Even Toyota. Guess I'll be looking for an older Corolla if I have to replace the Nissan Sentra. I keep a firm hand on it, so I hope it can last many more years. 😀🇿🇦🙋🏼‍♂️
@codincoman9019
@codincoman9019 11 дней назад
@@BubblesTheCat1 True, time will tell better than us.
@2BuckShot
@2BuckShot Месяц назад
Everyone here commenting about japanese engine but forget that the car is not just the engine, i would still choose german because of a much nicer interior since i spend most of my time in my car... also diesel ofc, i do long distances so no problem with dpf or egr and all of the stuff that breaks to you guys because of city driving
@Dragnerve.
@Dragnerve. Месяц назад
honda civic
@The_Touring_Jedi
@The_Touring_Jedi 3 дня назад
Honda and Toyota NA petrol engines and you will have the most troublefree and cheap to maintain cars.
@daveyboy7305
@daveyboy7305 Месяц назад
Vw 1.9tdi pd , keep it maintained and it'll run forever
@wendysharpe4568
@wendysharpe4568 Месяц назад
@@daveyboy7305 same engine in old audi A3, love mine, 120,000 and still reliable and running well, regular service and regular motorway blasts, best engine they made
@gdwlaw5549
@gdwlaw5549 8 дней назад
VOLVO V70 D5 automatic....385.000 kms. Just do the servicing. VOLVO no longer sells diesels
@Fantasywonder10382
@Fantasywonder10382 28 дней назад
Acura all the way
@jaisingh-do2sw
@jaisingh-do2sw Месяц назад
What would you say is more reliable out of : VW Golf 1.5 ETSI vs 2.0 L Audi A4 40 TFSI vs BMW 320i (B48 engine) All around 2023 plate
@zlatkosokolovic5715
@zlatkosokolovic5715 Месяц назад
I would say run away, do not walk. WAG diesel engines are far more reliable then their turbo petrol engines
@jaisingh-do2sw
@jaisingh-do2sw Месяц назад
@@zlatkosokolovic5715 Hi thanks for that. However, I only drive 7000 miles a year and do lots of short trips, will a diesel be justified?
@zlatkosokolovic5715
@zlatkosokolovic5715 Месяц назад
@@jaisingh-do2sw Me too, not even 7000, just drive little bit further away from time to time
@zunzea
@zunzea Месяц назад
Don't get diesel, dpfs, egrs and adblue will drain your wallet in a blink of an eye
@volt8684
@volt8684 28 дней назад
Old banger no frills, simple as 1.6 petrol berlingo running like new at 100k minimal rust at 17 yrs
@nickaves2864
@nickaves2864 13 дней назад
Wants a little bit of reliability 🤣🤣🤣
@user-Wojciech
@user-Wojciech 10 дней назад
Reliable modern cars is an oxymoron. Each next generation of cars is worse then the previous one. EU emissions make engines unreliable. I don't aspire anymore to owning a newer car (+the overinflated post CvD19 prices). I'm just driving my 14 yo Euro 5 diesel (DPF/EGR deleted) until it dies. No plans to buy a Euro 6 at all. Eco bureaucrats in Europe have killed reliable personal transport. Big modern estate car with a reliable engine that doesn't cost a fortune?
@torquecars
@torquecars 10 дней назад
You're not wrong, cars used to easily last 200,000 upwards, now you get the silliest problems at 80,000 from most modern cars, and sourcing parts can often be near impossible.
@user-Wojciech
@user-Wojciech 10 дней назад
@@torquecars I didn't even know that sourcing parts can be a problem, but since CvD19 nothing works like it used to.
@thedetailingdoctor5746
@thedetailingdoctor5746 Месяц назад
Silverlake beakers they post items out or Trent’s salvage
@necktoptraining1995
@necktoptraining1995 25 дней назад
Its so simple. Toyota/Lexus/Honda/Mazda prior to 2018. After that, its all rubbish.
@codincoman9019
@codincoman9019 11 дней назад
Agree with the fact that planned obsolescence is a huge factor after 2005, but my Miata ND2 RF G-184, my Suzuki Jimny LCV and my Lexus UX 250h F Sport are contradicting your reliability concerns, being the reliability leaders of their segments. Plus a very low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), confirming my choices.
@maxmouse3
@maxmouse3 Месяц назад
If I had a lot of money I'd have a usable high performance car like an M4 or M5 and a daily reliable (yet comfortable) beater. Since I don't, I have a reasonably reliable and fun old BMW. I think the answer will change drastically depending on the type of person and usage. I only drive once or twice a week :)
@kipkipper-lg9vl
@kipkipper-lg9vl 9 часов назад
alit of reliability issues wouldn't be issues if the average person changed their oil and filters themselves to be fair people treat cars like kitchen appliances that you just never bother to properly maintain my father for instance has never changed oil himself once ever, crazy
@serlinas
@serlinas Месяц назад
Ofc for me its no1 reliable, then economy and anything else
@russelljones1549
@russelljones1549 28 дней назад
VAG .. bam engine 1.8 turbo ♥️
@przemeknowak2926
@przemeknowak2926 Месяц назад
it's not work ethic, not a quality control at all. IT'S A DISCIPLINE !! something you Brits will never ever ever implement or understand.
@AddyEspresso
@AddyEspresso Месяц назад
Why does this guy look like a villain and sound like a polite man telling you about cars
@codincoman9019
@codincoman9019 11 дней назад
Why are people seeing things the way they are educated?
@Xenon777_
@Xenon777_ Месяц назад
For a modern engine, I'd choose a 1.0 TSI (in a Fabia Estate).
@juststuff5216
@juststuff5216 Месяц назад
Modern engine, Toyota 2JZ or Nissan RB or a combination of the two ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-m53RjI6xFaE.html I'd take those two over anything Germany (BMW) produces!
@265justy
@265justy Месяц назад
Mazda Sky Active Gs are the most reliable out there now.. No Turbos, no hybrid... Just simple straight petrols....
@desdicadoric
@desdicadoric 28 дней назад
I wouldn’t touch a 1.0 boosted with a barge pole
@Xenon777_
@Xenon777_ 28 дней назад
@@desdicadoric what engines do you recommend
@nerminerminerminermi
@nerminerminerminermi 20 дней назад
Nissan seems like a going down brand and mitsu isnt even in the list i am surprised
@douglastaylor8039
@douglastaylor8039 28 дней назад
I wish some Chinese car companies would build an over Reliable car to stick it to the United States & European criminal car companies.
@beelancaster8115
@beelancaster8115 29 дней назад
Theres no replacement for displacement ,
@volt8684
@volt8684 28 дней назад
180k on 1.0 nissan micra
@kipkipper-lg9vl
@kipkipper-lg9vl 9 часов назад
I don't want a micra though, good financial choice but to much of a shit box
@hamishlovesit4731
@hamishlovesit4731 Месяц назад
EVs 😂 bullshit ... Also you forgot to mention that car companies manufacturing all over the world ... Ie Toyota Thailand and South Africa ...
@wimphilipsen2651
@wimphilipsen2651 26 дней назад
There are two things, buy new and sell before warranty ends.
@toddsmith1617
@toddsmith1617 26 дней назад
That's the way they build them these days.
@wimphilipsen2651
@wimphilipsen2651 26 дней назад
@@toddsmith1617 That’s what I mean, but I can not afford it so I’m stuck to my 7 years old Suzuki, 3 cil, 1000cc, automatic. 70k kilometers.
@codincoman9019
@codincoman9019 11 дней назад
Better buy used, verified top Japanese cars, champions of their segments in reliability and low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership). Best for financial freedom.
@user-Wojciech
@user-Wojciech 10 дней назад
And lose loads of money in depreciation.
@donaldbanner2185
@donaldbanner2185 Месяц назад
.............................. SIMPLE ..................... LEXUS The one model built in GLORIOUS NX 450h+ " F " SPORT....Japan where their workers have INTEGRITY..................Other models built in Canada...However RESEARCH & get Japan built!
@oneinsixcom
@oneinsixcom Месяц назад
96 Chevy Astro!
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