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Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Cheapest & most reliable second-hand cars to buy and insure revealed including discontinued Hybrid & Mazda convertible
TRUSTY MOTORS Cheapest & most reliable second-hand cars to buy and insure revealed including discontinued Hybrid & Mazda convertible Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE cheapest and most reliable second-hand cars to buy and insure have been revealed. Tens of thousands of vehicles were examined as part of a huge study which uncovered that a discontinued Hybrid and Mazda convertible are among the most reliable cars. 12 Which? have revealed the UK's best value second-hand cars to buy and insure Credit: Alamy 12 There is a wide range of manufacturers on the list Credit: Getty In the annual Which? Survey, thousands of Brits opened up about their cars and the issues that they've had with them. The consumer advice company then crunched the numbers to determine how reliable a model is within its first four years of being manufactured, as well as those produced 5-9 years ago and 10-15 years ago. The survey involved over 60,000 car owners who owned a total of 71,002 cars. 12 The price of a Lexus CT depends on its generation Credit: Getty Lexus CT Hatchback Hybrid (2011 to 2020) The Lexus CT200h is popular because of its low running costs and low-speed refinement. Its petrol-electric parallel hybrid powertrain was previously used in the Toyota Prius, all the way back in 1997. A second-hand model sells for between £5000 and £10,000 with prices varying slightly depending on the car's generation. The Lexus CT received a refresh in 2014 and another in 2017 before finally being discontinued in 2020. 12 The Mazda MX-5 is a stylish sportscar Credit: Getty Mazda MX-5 Convertible (2005 to 2015) The Mazda MX-5 debuted in its earliest form in 1989 but the convertible version first became available in 2005. It won the Car of the Year Japan Award in its first year of being on the market and is known for its stylish exterior. The vehicle also had simple on-board technology which was easy to use, alongside a sleek interior. 12 The Lexus RX Hybrid is known for being a quiet car Credit: Getty Lexus RX Hybrid (2009 to 2015) The Lexus RX Hybrid became popular for being a low-cost car to run. The second Lexus vehicle on this list enjoyed an immense popularity whilst on the market, thanks to its half-electric and half-petrol engine helping the car go further. It was also famed for being a particularly quiet car, making drives even more comfortable. 12 The Honda Jazz has a raised driving position Credit: Getty Honda Jazz Hatchback (2008 to 2015) The Honda Jazz had a bigger boot than most of its competitors, including a Ford Focus, despite being one of the smaller cars on the market. Inside, the car was fitted with a spacious interior and a series of flaps to prevent luggage from sliding around. It also had a raised driving position which made driving much easier. 12 The Skoda Citigo is very similar to two other popular cars Credit: Getty Skoda Citigo Hatchback (2012 to 2019) The Citigo faced a lot of comparisons to the Volkswagen Up and Seat Mii during its time on the road. Largely, this was due to all three cars having very similar engines, structures and gearboxes. However, what set the Citigo apart was how smooth a ride it was. Thanks to its three-cylinder engine, the car was exceedingly cheap to run and cost less than the Volkswagen Up. 12 The BMW X1 has been described as an incredibly "stable" car Credit: Handout BMW X1 (2009 to 2015) The BM1 X1 was shorter and narrower than the BMW 3 Series Touring range which gave it a more elegant exterior shell. By the end of its production cycle in 2015, there were five cars in the BMW X1 range - five of which were diesel engines and one of which had a petrol engine. The car was described at the time as 'stable' and 'composed', making it one of the more reliable vehicles on the market. 12 RYN00E 2014 Suzuki Swift Sport hot hatch compact car Credit: Alamy Suzuki Swift Hatchback (2010 to 2016) The Suzuki Swift was famed for being a smooth drive, which was also quiet whilst driving on the motorway. It received an update in 2013 which revised some of the car's interior, before a major update in 2014 which saw the car's diesel engine being swapped for a Dualjet petrol engine. The five-speed manual gear box was easy to use and the dashboard technology was remarkably simple to use. 12 The Toyota Yaris dates back to 1999 Credit: Handout Toyota Yaris Hatchback (2011 to 2020) The Toyota Yaris was hugely popular, thanks in part to its spacious and comfortable interior. It also came with a hybrid option which offered reduced emissions with the trade-off of a fraction less boot space. The Yaris was first launched in 1999 and helped set a new trend for cars across the world, with the implementation of a digital speedometer on the dashboard. 12 The Suzuki Alto has a lightning-fast response time Credit: Alamy Suzuki Alto Hatchback (2009 to 2014) The Suzuki Alto hatchback claimed to be one of the cleanest petrol cars on the market, when it first launched in 2009. Although the car only measures 3.5 metres in length, its height ensures that driving always feels comfortable. It also has a quick response time, which makes it easy to drive. 12 The Toyota Auris has a sleek design Credit: Handout Toyota Auris Hatchback (2012 to 2019) Despite having a low profile, the Auris offers a great driving position and is surprisingly roomy. It comes with a 350 litre boot and runs on a 134bhp 1.8-litre VVT-h engine. The Auris also has a sleek design which makes it one of the more stylish cars to take out on the road.
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Cheapest & most reliable second-hand cars to buy and insure revealed including discontinued Hybrid & Mazda convertible
THE cheapest and most reliable second-hand cars to buy and insure have been revealed. Tens of thousands of vehicles were examined as part of a huge study which uncovered that a 12 Which? have revealed the UK's best value second-hand cars to buy and insure Credit: Alamy 12 There is a wide range of manufacturers on the list Credit: Getty In the annual Which? Survey, thousands of Brits opened up about The consumer advice company then crunched the numbers to determine how reliable a model is within its first four years of being manufactured, as well as those produced 5-9 years ago and 10-15 years ago. The survey involved over 60,000 car owners who owned a total of 71,002 cars. 12 The price of a Lexus CT depends on its generation Credit: Getty Lexus CT Hatchback Hybrid (2011 to 2020) The Read More on Motors News Its petrol-electric parallel hybrid powertrain was previously used in the Toyota Prius, all the way back in 1997. A second-hand model sells for between £5000 and £10,000 with prices varying slightly depending on the car's generation. The 12 The Mazda MX-5 is a stylish sportscar Credit: Getty Mazda MX-5 Convertible (2005 to 2015) The Most read in Motors It won the Car of the Year Japan Award in its first year of being on the market and is known for its stylish exterior. The vehicle also had simple on-board technology which was easy to use, alongside a sleek interior. 12 The Lexus RX Hybrid is known for being a quiet car Credit: Getty Lexus RX Hybrid (2009 to 2015) The The second It was also famed for being a particularly quiet car, making drives even more comfortable. 12 The Honda Jazz has a raised driving position Credit: Getty Honda Jazz Hatchback (2008 to 2015) The Inside, the car was fitted with a spacious interior and a series of flaps to prevent luggage from sliding around. It also had a raised driving position which made driving much easier. 12 The Skoda Citigo is very similar to two other popular cars Credit: Getty Skoda Citigo Hatchback (2012 to 2019) The Citigo faced a lot of comparisons to the Largely, this was due to all three cars having very similar engines, structures and gearboxes. However, what set the Citigo apart was how smooth a ride it was. Thanks to its three-cylinder engine, the car was exceedingly cheap to run and cost less than the 12 The BMW X1 has been described as an incredibly "stable" car Credit: Handout BMW X1 (2009 to 2015) The By the end of its production cycle in 2015, there were five cars in the The car was described at the time as 'stable' and 'composed', making it one of the more reliable vehicles on the market. 12 RYN00E 2014 Suzuki Swift Sport hot hatch compact car Credit: Alamy Suzuki Swift Hatchback (2010 to 2016) The It received an update in 2013 which revised some of the car's interior, before a major update in 2014 which saw the car's diesel engine being swapped for a Dualjet petrol engine. The five-speed manual gear box was easy to use and the dashboard technology was remarkably simple to use. 12 The Toyota Yaris dates back to 1999 Credit: Handout Toyota Yaris Hatchback (2011 to 2020) The It also came with a hybrid option which offered reduced emissions with the trade-off of a fraction less boot space. The Yaris was first launched in 1999 and helped set a new trend for cars across the world, with the implementation of a digital speedometer on the dashboard. 12 The Suzuki Alto has a lightning-fast response time Credit: Alamy Suzuki Alto Hatchback (2009 to 2014) The Although the car only measures 3.5 metres in length, its height ensures that driving always feels comfortable. It also has a quick response time, which makes it easy to drive. 12 The Toyota Auris has a sleek design Credit: Handout Toyota Auris Hatchback (2012 to 2019) Despite having a low profile, the Auris offers a great driving position and is surprisingly roomy. It comes with a 350 litre boot and runs on a 134bhp 1.8-litre VVT-h engine. The Auris also has a sleek design which makes it one of the more stylish cars to take out on the road. The cheapest second-hand cars to buy and insure Which? have compiled a list of the cheapest second-hand cars to buy and insure. In order to create the list, the consumer adviser quizzed 60,000 Brits about their cars. The best value second-hand cars are: Lexus CT Hatchback Hybrid (2011 to 2020) Mazda MX-5 Convertible (2005 to 2015) Lexus RX Hybrid (2009 to 2015) Honda Jazz Hatchback (2008 to 2015) Skoda Citigo Hatchback (2012 to 2019) BMW X1 (2009 to 2015) Suzuki Swift Hatchback (2010 to 2016) Toyota Yaris Hatchback (2011 to 2020) Suzuki Alto Hatchback (2009 to 2014) Toyota Auris Hatchback (2012 to 2019)
Daily Record
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
The 10 cheapest most reliable used cars listed 'and some more than 10 years old'
More than 60,000 motorists responded to a survey highlighting the second hand vehicles which are cheap - and don't go wrong Trying to grab a bargain when looking at second hand cars is never as easy as it seems. Purchasing a car is fraught with pitfalls, with so many things to consider - not least how likely it is to last without breaking down. But the latest findings from the Which? car survey indicate that the most reliable cars all have one thing in common. A carefully chosen used car can offer high reliability at a fraction of the cost of a new vehicle, which may actually be more prone to issues. The voters spoke loud and clear when answering the survey - don't be afraid to look at cars that are more than a decade old. Voters listed three vehicles over 10 years old that, according to their owners, didn't suffer a single breakdown in the year covered by the most recent Which? car survey. Buying second-hand is a savvy way to save money, but as a car ages, its treatment by previous owners becomes increasingly vital to its longevity. Regular servicing, topping up fluids, and careful driving all contribute to a car's long-term reliability, but without a list of known reliable cars, it's hard to know where to start, reports the Express. Using data from the Which? car survey, the consumer group has put together a list of the most reliable 10-15 year old cars currently on the market. What are the most reliable second hand cars? Leading the pack for five-star reliability in the 10-15-year category is the Lexus CT. A full hybrid hatchback first introduced in 2011 and discontinued in 2020, the CT offers value for money in a range of ways. According to the survey respondents, models of this car over 10 years old experienced zero breakdowns in the preceding 12 months, and only 13% of owners reported any type of fault. When problems did occur, these cars spent just over a day off the road for repairs on average, significantly less than the average of 4.5 days for cars of this age. The Lexus CT can be snapped up second-hand for a price range of £5,000 to £10,000. Despite some complaints about limited rear legroom and our review highlighting issues with the boot and infotainment system, the overall feedback from owners was overwhelmingly positive. A third of owners specifically commended the car's reliability, while another third were enthusiastic about its comfort. Not far behind is the convertible Mazda MX5 – available from 2005 to 2015 – which also had zero reported breakdowns, followed by the Lexus RX Hybrid. Other older models that have shown reliability include the Honda Jazz (2008-15), Skoda CitiGo (2012-19) and, surprisingly considering its usual performance in the Which? survey, a BMW in the form of the X1 (2009-15). To read the full report click here. Which? top 10 reliable cars based on owner fault reports LEXUS CT HATCHBACK HYBRID (2011 to 2020) MAZDA MX-5 CONVERTIBLE (2005 to 2015) LEXUS RX HYBRID (2009 to 2015) HONDA JAZZ HATCHBACK (2008 to 2015) SKODA CITIGO HATCHBACK (2012 to 2019) BMW X1 (2009 to 2015) SUZUKI SWIFT HATCHBACK (2010 to 2016) TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK (2011 to 2020) SUZUKI ALTO HATCHBACK (2009 to 2014) TOYOTA AURIS HATCHBACK (2012 to 2019) Table notes: Breakdowns, time off road and faults (weighted for severity of each fault) all impact the overall reliability rating for each car. Data based on an online survey of 60,448 drivers who told us about the 71,002 cars they owned, conducted April 2024 to June 2024.
