Brand Reliability

How reliabile is Maserati

How reliable is Maserati? An unbiased look at the luxury brand

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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.

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How reliable is Volvo? An honest assessment of the Swedish brand

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It’s no secret that Volvo is 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 is Volvo? In this article, we look at how dependable Volvo is, and how it compares to its rivals.

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How reliable is Suzuki? An honest assessment of the brand

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Japanese car manufacturers are well known for their build quality and excellent reliability.

In 2014, Suzuki was thought to be the ninth biggest automaker by production worldwide. They have 35 main production facilities in 23 countries, and are tenth in the world’s automobile sales.

But, how reliable are Suzuki’s? Are they as reliable as their Japanese counterparts?

In this article, we look at how reliable Suzuki’s are, and compare them to their competitors.

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Should I get a Tesla Model 3?

Should I get a Tesla Model 3?

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The Tesla Model 3 is Tesla’s third-generation electric vehicle. A reasonably-priced, spacious saloon perfect for the family. Economical to charge and run, is there anything more you need to know about this stylish car? In this article we look at the car’s reliability, safety, advantages and disadvantages to help you make an informed decision about your next vehicle.

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How reliable is Land Rover?

How reliable is Land Rover?

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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…

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How reliable is Volkswagen?

Is Volkswagen reliable? An impartial look at the German brand

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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.

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How reliable is Mercedes-Benz?

Is Mercedes-Benz reliable? An impartial look at the luxury brand’s reliability

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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.

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How reliable is Hyundai

How reliable is Hyundai? An impartial look at the brand

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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?

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How reliable is Jeep

Is Jeep reliable? An unbiased look at the American classic

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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.

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How reliable is Subaru? An Honest Assessment

How reliable is Subaru? An honest assessment

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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.

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How Reliable are DS Cars? An Honest Assessment of the DS Brand

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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.

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Are BMW expensive to own?

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When you are looking at a new car, there are many different costs that you need to think about. Of course, there is the initial purchase of the car (or lease), but there are also running costs, insurance, tax…the list goes on. These further costs can make some cars considerably more expensive than others. A car that doesn’t cost much initially could cost a lot in running or repair costs. So it’s important that you think about all of these things before you decide which car you buy. And on that note, one of the questions we get a lot at here at OSV is ‘are BMW cars expensive to own?’ and it’s a very valid question…

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Is Peugeot reliable? An unbiased look at the French brand

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Peugeot started as a family business in 1810 and has since become a huge car manufacturer, with cars being sold across the world. Peugeot have long been popular cars, and have won five European Car of the Year awards. They are also a pretty common sight on our roads here in the UK.

And, with a company as established as Peugeot, they have gained a reputation for making solidly built cars. But, are Peugeot reliable?
In this article, we look at whether Peugeot are reliable, and how they compare to some of their rivals.

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Is Toyota reliable? An unbiased look at the car manufacturer

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As of 2016, Toyota were the world’s largest car manufacturer. They were also the world’s first car manufacturer to produce more than 10 million vehicles per year and are the market leader in sales of hybrid electric vehicles. Toyota’s are a common sight on British roads, and there aren’t many people who haven’t heard of a Toyota model. But, in amongst their huge achievements, can they tick off dependability? Are Toyota reliable?
In this article, we look at how reliable Toyota are, and how this compares to their rivals.

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How reliable is MINI? An impartial look at the British classic

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The Mini is an iconic car brand, and as British as you could possibly get. The original Mini was a staple of British culture in the 1960s, and was voted the second most influential car of the 20th century in 1999.

Currently owned by BMW, Mini continues to be a very popular brand in the UK and are a common sight on British roads.

But, how reliable are Mini’s? BMW aren’t exactly famed for their reliability, so are Mini the same?

In this article, we look at how reliable Mini are, and how this compares to some of their rivals.

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How reliable is Lexus? An honest assessment of the luxury brand

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Lexus are a brand that have grown in popularity here in the UK. In fact, last year was a record year for sales of Lexus models in the United Kingdom, with over 13,000 models sold.

The luxury division of Toyota, Lexus has become known for building stylish, comfortable cars that are great to drive. And, being an off-shoot of Toyota, are reliable.
But how reliable are Lexus?
In this article, we look at just how dependable Lexus are, and how this compares to their rivals.

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Is Fiat reliable? An honest assessment of the Italian brand

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Fiat have always been a pretty popular brand, but when they released the Fiat 500, Fiat were suddenly propelled into the mainstream. The Fiat 500 quickly entered the top ten most popular cars in the UK, and it’s quirky shape and funky colours made them a welcome addition to British roads.

However, there has been something that has been plaguing Fiat for many years. And that’s reliability. In fact, at one point, Fiat were so unreliable that people began the joke ‘Fix It Again Tony’.
But, has that changed? How reliable are Fiat?
In this article, we look at whether Fiat have been able to shrug off their unreliability and how their reliability compares to their rivals.

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How reliable is Renault? An honest assessment of the car brand

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In 2015, Renault were the tenth biggest automaker in the world by production volume. One of the most well known brands in the UK, Renault are known for making affordable city and family cars that are great to drive and are well built.

But, how reliable are Renault?
In this article, we look at how reliable Renault are, and how this compares to their rivals.

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Is MG reliable? An objective look into the brand

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MG are very much making a comeback as of late. Once known as MG Rover, MG Motors was founded in 2006 under Nanjing Automobile, a Chinese company. It was in 2011 that MG launched their first model for 16 years and, after a few mis-steps, MG were on their way to becoming a common sight on British roads.

In fact, it was reported this year that MG are seeing a 5% increase in year-to-date sales, bucking the trend of a slight downturn the car market saw at the start of the year.
Though MG are seeing a real increase in sales and are becoming more common, they are yet to shake of their reputation for unreliability. Are MG reliable?
In this article, we look at whether MG are reliable, and how this compares to their rivals.

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How reliable is Jaguar? A balanced look at the luxury British manufacturer

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Jaguar are synonymous with British luxury and style. Jaguar are the luxury vehicle brand of Jaguar Land Rover, and have been a symbol of British engineering for some years now and one dealership supplied cars to the Queen, the Queen Mother and Prince Charles. In fact, they even modified one of the Queen’s Jaguars to make it more environmentally friendly.

But despite this, Jaguar have been plagued with the issue of reliability for some time now. Although they are known for their build quality and style, Jaguar have always been considered quite unreliable cars.
Is this still the case? How reliable are Jaguar?
In this article, we look at how reliable Jaguar are and how this compares to their rivals.

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Is Honda reliable? An impartial look at the Japanese car manufacturer

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Did you know that Honda are the world’s largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines? They produce more than 14 million internal combustion engines each year. They are also the eighth largest automobile manufacturer in the world. Honda cars are a common sight on our roads, as well as several other roads across the globe. Their cars are a favourite among many and are synonymous with being trustworthy, well-built and great to drive. But are Honda reliable? In this article, we look at just how reliable Honda are, and how this compares to some of its main rivals…

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How reliable is Citroen? An unbiased look at the car manufacturer

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Citroen is one of the most well known car brands in the UK, and are a common sight on British roads. They established themselves as the front-runners of innovation with the Traction Avant, the world’s first mass-produced front wheel drive car. And, since then, have achieved success with a range of vehicles, from city cars to larger family cars.

They are currently part of Groupe PSA, a multinational manufacturer that sells Peugeot, Citroen, DS, Opel and Vauxhall cars.
One of the things that Citroen have been particularly known for is their reliability. But, how reliable are Citroen?
In this article, we look at how reliable Citroen cars are, and how this compares to some of their rivals.

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How reliable are Smart cars? An honest look at the city cars

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Love them or loathe them, everyone has an opinion on Smart cars. Owned by Daimler-Benz, Smart have established themselves as making microcars, and dividing opinions whilst they were at it.

The brand are called Smart because of the cooperation between Swatch, the watch company, and Mercedes. It’s a combination of Swatch Mercedes ART. It was originally going to be known as the Swatchmobile.

Interesting name origin aside, Smart are known for their city cars that can get into the tightest of places and whether you like it or not, have established themselves into the mainstream automotive industry.

But, how reliable are Smart cars?

In this article, we look at how reliable Smart cars are, and how they compare to their rivals.

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How reliable are Mitsubishi cars? An impartial look at the Japanese brand

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Mitsubishi Motors are known for their SUVs and trucks, and once dominated the growing market, predicting its popularity before anyone else.

So how were they awarded Japan’s worst automaker in 2016? There could be several reasons for this, but recent engine problems have led people to ask;
How reliable are Mitsubishi cars?
In this article, we look at just how reliable Mitsubishi are, and how this stacks up against their rivals.

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Is Nissan reliable? A balanced look at the brand

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As of 2016, Nissan were the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer with sales of more than 275,000 all-electric vehicles as of December 2016.

The Japanese car manufacturer have been leading the way in electric vehicles, and their non-electric vehicles are still proving to be as popular as ever. Their reputation for making solid, affordable cars that drive well is as strong as ever.
But, are Nissan reliable?
In this article, we look at how reliable Nissan really are, and how this compares to their rivals.

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How reliable is Aston Martin? A balanced view of the luxury brand

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Aston Martin are synonymous with British luxury. They make you think of James Bond, of prestige and most of all, driving fast.

Beautifully built, incredible to drive, it seems that there is nothing that Aston Martin can’t do when it comes to making some of the greatest, and coolest, cars ever. 
Except, how reliable are Aston Martin?
You would expect that Aston Martin cars are the most reliable out there, after all, they are extraordinarily built and cost a small fortune to own, but is this the case? Are Aston Martin reliable?
In this article, we look at just how reliable Aston Martin are, and compare their reliability to some of their main rivals.  

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How reliable is Porsche? An unbiased look at the luxury manufacturer

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Porsche are synonymous with luxury, prestige and style.

One of the more commonly seen prestigious brands, Porsche, have found popularity with their Cayenne, a venture into the crossover market that has more than paid off.

And with luxury and prestige, you expect high quality and reliability. But, how reliable are Porsche?

In this article, we look at just how reliable Porsche are, and compare them to their rivals.

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Is Infiniti reliable? An honest assessment of the luxury brand

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Infiniti are one of the lesser known vehicle manufacturers here in the UK, but across the pond and all over the world, they are an extremely popular brand.

The luxury division of Japanese manufacturer Nissan, Infiniti officially started selling vehicles in 1989 in North America. Now, they are sold in several countries across the world.
Because they are a branch of Nissan, you would think that they are just as reliable as Nissan cars if not more reliable as they are a luxury brand. But, is this the case?
In this article, we look at whether Infiniti are reliable, and compare their reliability to their main rivals.

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Is Lotus reliable? An honest assessment of the British brand

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“Lots of Trouble, Usually Serious”. That was the acronym coined for Lotus back in the 1960s.

When the Lotus Elan was first launched it was seen as a triumph for British engineering but it was soon plagued with problems. Soon enough, the Lotus Elan was known for being badly built and filled with draughts and leaks and was considered positively unreliable.

Unfortunately, Lotus have struggled to shake off this reputation of being unreliable, and there are many people today that will still think of Lotus as the unreliable car manufacturer they were back in the sixties.

But is this still the case? Are Lotus still unreliable? In this article, we look at whether Lotus are reliable, and compare their reliability to their main competitors.

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Is Kia reliable? A balanced look at the Korean brand

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Kia have quite quickly become a common sight on British roads, with one of their best sellers, the Kia Sportage, seen as often as a Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf. One of the things that make Kia stand out as a brand is their impressive seven-year warranty. With many car manufacturers these days only offering a warranty for three-years, Kia have cemented themselves as one of the most trusted, and reliable, brands around. But are Kia as reliable as they want us to think they are? In this article, we look at whether Kia are really as reliable as everyone thinks they are, and compare their reliability to some of their rivals.

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Is Bentley reliable? An honest assessment of the prestigious brand

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Bentley is synonymous with luxury, prestige and quality car making. If you drive a Bentley, then you are sure to get a few, or several, envious looks as you drive through the city streets.

And, of course, with quality car making, luxury and prestige, you’re going to get reliability too, right, guys?

Guys?

Not so much. The thing is, Bentley aren’t exactly known for their reliability. In fact, the are possibly the most unreliable cars in Britain. A strong statement, but one that we can back up with evidence.

So in this article we are going to look at just how unreliable Bentley are, why, and how this fares against their other luxury competitors.

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How Reliable are SEAT Cars? An Objective Look at the Spanish Brand

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Reliability is a big factor in choosing which car brand to go for. There’s no point spending money on a car only to spend more money getting it fixed.

The question of reliability is an interesting one, and there is proof that we Brits aren’t actually that good at judging how reliable a car will be. A study has shown that we rank prestigious German brands higher for reliability than they actually are, and we tend to shun the less luxurious brands, thinking that they are less reliable than they actually are.

And one of those brands that we thought more unreliable than it actually is, is SEAT. So, how reliable are SEAT cars?

In this article, we look at SEAT’s reliability and compare it to some of its main rivals.

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Are Vauxhall’s Reliable? An Unbiased Look at the British Brand

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Vauxhall are synonymous with British industry. It’s one of the oldest established vehicle manufacturers in Great Britain, and something us Brits are very proud of.

However, there is one thing that tends to be overlooked when celebrating Vauxhall, and that’s its reliability.

How reliable are Vauxhall cars?

In this article, we look at whether Vauxhall’s are reliable and see how this measures up to its biggest rivals.

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Is Ford reliable? An honest assessment of the American classic

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When looking for a new car, it’s important that you look at the reliability. Cars these days are extremely reliable compared to many decades ago, but that doesn’t mean they are all without fault.

One brand that has had a few problems with reliability is Ford. The classic American brand has been consistently low on reliability surveys and is constantly beaten by its Japanese competitors. In fact, American cars haven’t got the best reputation for reliability full stop.

So, how reliable are Ford? Have they been able to shake off the unreliability label they held in the 70s? In this article, we take a look at consumer reports and surveys and judge whether Ford cars are reliable, and how they fare against their competitors.

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What makes a car reliable?

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There are many things in life that are subjective. Some people think love makes the world go round, others money. Some people are attracted to BMW drivers, some are not. But there is one thing that isn’t subjective; and that’s a vehicle’s reliability.

So, what does make a car reliable?

In this article, we look at what we think makes a car reliable, and some of the most reliable cars out on the roads today.

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