Brand Reliability

You can’t get much more British than a Land Rover or a Range Rover. The two have been on our roads for decades and still continue to be an incredibly popular brand, particularly after the release of the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport. However, their image of off-road ruggedness is damaged somewhat by constant reports of their reliability. But are they really as unreliable as reports suggest? In this article, we look at whether Land Rover and Range Rover are unreliable, and the most reliable and unreliable models. It should be noted that as the brand is Land Rover, we will mainly be referring to Land Rover but we do mean it as a generalisation and Range Rover is also included...

German engineering has long been associated with well-built and reliable cars. However, Volkswagen reliability is something that many people are in two minds about. So, how does the people's car perform when it comes to reliability? We know that the cars are well-built and they have some of the most popular vehicles on the market today, but are they reliable? In the latest article in our updated reliability series we answer all the questions about many of the popular models that the well-known German brand produce.

It’s no secret that Volvo are one of the most ambitious car manufacturers on the market today. They want to eliminate all deaths and serious injuries in their new cars by 2020 and are going to make all of their cars electric or hybrid by 2019. So yes, you could say that Volvo are pretty ambitious. But there is one thing that never really comes up when we talk about Volvo cars, and that’s reliability. How reliable are Volvo? In this article, we look at how dependable Volvo are, and how this compares to their rivals...

When you're looking for a new car, one of the most important things to look at is the car's reliability. One manufacturer that often crops up in the reliability debate is Mercedes-Benz. While the brand is certainly prestigious, its reliability has been thrown into question several times. In this article we look at several of Mercedes' more popular ranges and analyse their reliability, hopefully answering some of the pressing questions you may have if you are looking to purchase or lease a new Mercedes.

Hyundai is the largest motor company in South Korea and the third largest manufacturer worldwide. But how reliable are the vehicles they produce? In this article we look at the company's performance and placement in UK reliability surveys and also look closely at a number of the vehicles they produce, including the Tucson and the i10. So, how reliable is Hyundai?

Did you know that Jeep became the primary 4-wheel drive vehicle of the United States Army and the Allies during World War 2? Civilian models were then produced in 1945. Since then, Jeep have become renowned for their off-road SUVs, and at one time, pickups. You would expect that a manufacturer that helped see us to victory in the Second World War would be quite literally bulletproof. Right? So why are people asking the question; are Jeep reliable? In this article, we look at whether Jeep are reliable and how this compares to their main rivals.

Maserati is a brand known for luxurious and fast cars. Founded in 1914 by the Maserati brothers, the brand is now owned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. In recent years the manufacturer has become more popular, selling over 3,000 vehicles in 2014 and rising ever since. With bespoke luxury comes exclusivity and a hefty price tag, but is reliability also part of the package? In this unbiased article we take a look at how reliable Maserati vehicles are.

Subaru is popular with a core set of buyers. The company's marketing is targeted specifically to their niche in the market. Subaru owners want the cars because of the drivetrain engine, off-road capabilities and the fact that, in the sports market, they are affordable. Despite being a very niche market, Subaru has been a strong presence when it comes to customer satisfaction and reliability for some time now. But, how reliable are Subaru? In this article, we look at Subaru's reliability and the things you should look out for as an owner.

Owning a Mercedes is a joy usually reserved for the luxury end of the market. That is unless you find a particularly good second-hand deal. The German manufacturer is famed for claiming they invented the automobile in 1886, however that has been widely disputed. However, there's no argument about is the fact Mercedes have manufactured some incredible vehicles in the automotive industry. While you might be lusting over a Mercedes CLS Class or the C Class Cabriolet the sensible part of you is probably wondering, are Mercedes expensive to maintain? In this article, we'll explore the typical costs for maintaining a Mercedes and the prices you can expect to pay when something goes wrong.

DS Cars are a fairly new brand in their own right. The premium brand of the Groupe PSA, which is Peugeot, Citroen, Opel and Vauxhall, was announced by Citroen in just 2009. It was only in 2015 that the Citroen branding was dropped and DS became a standalone brand. That said, in the short time they have been on the market, DS cars have become extremely popular and are now quite a common sight on our roads. But, how reliable are DS cars? In this article, we look at how reliable DS cars are, and how this compares to their rivals.