You don’t have to buy from the dealer, but make sure you’re buying quality parts,” Quincy said.
“Make sure to always buy original equipment or equivalent parts, like belts and hoses from name-brand suppliers. Consumer Reports also advises everyone to not cheap out on buying vehicle parts. If you live where the weather is extreme like in Arizona, or if you drive in lots of traffic, more frequent service intervals may be necessary. How often you should service your car can vary depending on climate and other factors. And don’t delay routine oil and filter changes, belt replacements, or tire rotations.” So, what’s the secret to helping your car go the distance? Mike Quincy is Consumer Reports’ auto expert, and he said, “Stay on top of problems and follow the maintenance schedule for your car. Most Reliable: Toyota Prius It might be one of the ugliest vehicles on the road, depending on whom you ask, but you dont need to ask anyone to know that its also one of the most reliable. “We also have a Toyota Sienna, and that’s got 205,000 on it.” “I’ve got a diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is unusual, and I’ve got 165,000 on that. It’s also a money-saver because you’re not buying a new vehicle. We also have the latest road tests, track tests. It’s not just a point of pride, crossing 200,000 miles. Get detailed expert vehicle reviews and ratings for every car on the market. “Yeah, I think I was in my driveway or something like that,” Gary St. When it comes to reliability, here’s where Consumer reports ranks the top brands and car styles.PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) - One milestone people will always remember is reaching 100, 200 even 300,000 miles with their car. Quincy said the Wrangler also doesn’t get very good gas mileage. 10 Most Reliable Cars Best Cars & SUVs < 30,000 Best Used Cars & SUVs < 20,000 Popular Cars Honda CR-V Subaru Forester Toyota RAV4 Subaru Outback Mazda CX-5 All Cars A-Z CHOOSE YOUR.
On the not-so-great end of the spectrum, Quincy said the Jeep Wrangler is cool, but it has issues. “The charging network for Tesla is second to none. Quincy said, however, Tesla offers cars that are beyond basic, have great range and more. “Forty-eight miles per gallon overall in consumer reports testing,” Quincy said.Ĭonsumer Reports also recommended the Nissan Leaf, which offers a lower price and decent range in the electric category. If you don’t want a big car and gas mileage is key, Consumer Reports likes the Hybrid Toyota Corolla. “It really does everything well if you’re looking for an SUV that has three rows of seating,” Quincy said. Mike Quincy, automotive specialist with Consumer Reports, tells WTOP the Kia Telluride makes the list of best family SUVs for the fourth year in a row. In the market for a new car this year? Consumer Reports is out with its top picks. Business & Finance Click to expand menu.
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