Consumer Reports | Tips to help you find the most reliable used cars

Published: Sep 02, 2024 Duration: 00:02:20 Category: News & Politics
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$50,000 a piece. So if that is sticker shock for you and it has you considering buying a used car instead, we've got some tips to help you find the most reliable ride. Christine Ammerman was in the market for a bigger car for her growing family. So she decided to research used cars. I was really looking for a fair price and while prices have come down over the past year, most people still end up paying around $30,000 for a used car. So buyers like Christine know it's important to make a choice that's gonna last for miles and years ahead. I was specifically looking for brands that were known to durable, have great safety qualifications and something that was fuel efficient consumer reports just released his first ever brand ranking for used cars to help buyers reduce their risks of experiencing problems. Our survey focused on vehicles from the 2014 to 2019 model year, essentially 5 to 10 year old vehicles looking at data from 150,000 and vehicles collected in our survey, Lexus and Toyota top the list of 26 brands with Mazda coming in third all three brands have consistent average or better reliability ratings over the years. Acura and Honda round out the top five brands at the bottom of the list, Tesla Dodge and Chrysler. Even though some cars are known to stand the test of time, not every model from every brand, even a solid one is created equal brand reliability can direct your initial research. But as our data consistently shows it's important for buyers to focus on the model. And the year that you're considering cr name 10 used cars top picks available exclusively for its members like the 2017, Chevrolet Cruze is a great choice for under $10,000. And the Honda crv from 2018 is available with top safety features. If you're shopping for a pickup truck, the 2015 Toyota Tacoma strikes the right balance between dependability and towing power. Well, to keep a used car running smoothly, it needs to be well maintained over the years. And while buying from a private seller might still be a little cash out there. Consumer reports found people who purchase certified pre owned cars tend to have fewer problems than those who buy them from other sources.

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