Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases most of us make, with new car prices averaging more than $48-thousand. When spending all that money, we want to make sure what we’re buying is going to last, which is why choosing a dependable brand is so important. Some brands have better reputations when it comes to longer-lasting vehicles that break down less often, and that’s where Consumer Reports comes in.
The Top 10 Most Reliable New Car Brands
- Subaru
- Lexus
- Toyota
- Honda
- Acura
- Mazda
- Audi
- BMW
- Kia
- Hyundai
Big names outside the top 10 on reliability include Ford at 13, Volvo 15, Chevy 16, & Tesla 17.
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