Used car choice - reliability is the key word
Used car buying for first time buyers is all about reliability. Forget the looks; that sheen will soon go dull if your car refuses to start or plagues you with ongoing reliability problems.
The best source of information on reliability is the annual J.D. Power and Associates report, which originated in the US and is now available in the UK in association with What Car? Magazine. The reports from the J.D. Power surveys are widely regarded and reflect the true reliability features of the various makes and models of cars. The reports produce a Car Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) report and it’s worth paying attention to its contents, which are available in the Internet.
In the current report for 2007, the Toyota Prius ties with the Lexus IS for the top ranking among models included in the study. Following the Prius and Lexus IS, the top ten model rankings are dominated by Japanese models from Toyota, Honda and Lexus, although Skoda makes an excellent showing with the Octavia and Fabia ranking fifth and seventh overall. READ MORE…