The archetypal family hatchback, the VW Golf fits in just about anywhere. The car for all seasons also delivers notable reliability

This desirability and some highly efficient engines make up for the merely average interior space and occasionally iffy interior materials. Audi A3Ī polished act in the premium hatchback marketĪudi’s posh hatchback gives you everything the Volkswagen Golf does, except with a slightly finer grade of polish. Plenty of powertrain choice as well – you can even have an electric one. But the FN50 list suggests it’s also a reliable choice, too. Volvo’s most compact SUV offers plenty of Scandi-cool and comes pre-loaded with a superb reputation for safety.

Volvo XC40Ĭool-looking, desirable premium SUV – with added reliability This generation of Honda Civic has now been replaced by an all-new model – the 2023 Parkers Car of The Year, in fact – but the firm’s reputation for building reliable cars means whatever Civic you choose you should be on to a winner. Proving that British-built can be as reliable as Japanese Self-charging hybrid power and a decent driving experience reinforce your reasons for taking a closer look. Toyota’s quirky SUV coupe – and former Parkers Car of The Year – is more than just an interesting face, as it kicks off the FN50 top 10 most reliable new cars. ❌ 1.8 model disappointing compared with 2.0 ✅ Toyota reliability and warranty are legendary Toyota C-HRįormer Parkers car of the year still proving its worth

The same survey provides the data for our most reliable vans page as well. The resulting top 10 is the perfect place to start if you’re looking for a reliable new car – especially if you do plenty of miles every year. The FN50 is the most comprehensive fleet-reliability analysis in the business, giving fleet managers the chance to rank all the vehicles under their control for warranty claims and breakdowns. For the most reliable new cars, we’ve used breakdown and servicing data amassed by the UK fleet users amassed from data gathered by our sister title Fleet News, which carries out an annual survey of 50 of the biggest leasing firms in the UK. Which is important, because our research shows that reliability is the one of the main buying considerations among Parkers’ readers when looking to purchase their next car. Looking for information on the UK’s most reliable cars? Then we can help you out, as on this page you’ll find the top 10 most dependable new cars – so whatever your budget, you should be able to find something that won’t let you down.

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