Extended car warranty firm Warrantywise has revealed the Top 10 most and least reliable used car brands and models according to its Reliability Index.

With data compiled from over 131,000 active extended car warranty plans, the Reliability Index ranks every car on a combination of factors that include the frequency of repairs and the cost to carry out those repairs.

In terms of brands unsurprisingly Honda reigns supreme when it comes to overall reliability, scoring an impressive 89.38/100 on Warrantywise’s Reliability Index. With more than 1,500 active Warrantywise plans on Honda vehicles, the brand has built up a solid reputation for being ultra-dependable as average repairs across the board totalled £538.59.

2020 <a href=https://driveev.net/category/nissan title=Nissan target=_blank class=auto-link data-recalc-dims=1>Nissan</a> LEAF in Red” class=”wp-image-12553″/><figcaption><a href=https://driveev.net/category/nissan title=Nissan target=_blank class=auto-link >Nissan</a>’s LEAF is ranked 7th in the Warrantywise reliability index</figcaption></figure><p>The data also shows the most reliable cars.  The stand out model for us being the ever popular Nissan LEAF ranked in 7th place.  </p><p>With less parts an electric car is simpler to repair, cheaper to service and certainly cheaper to run.  The Nissan LEAF arrives in UK shores in 2011 and has always been a high specification model with equipment levels often only found in the segment above.  Using reliable switch gear and components from the Nissan parts bin ensures reliability throughout.</p><p><strong>Top 10 most reliable used car models</strong></p><table class=wp-block-table><tbody><tr><td><strong>POS.</strong></td><td><strong>Make</strong></td><td><strong>Model</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>1</strong></td><td><strong>Lexus </strong></td><td>RX</td></tr><tr><td><strong>2</strong></td><td><strong>Honda </strong></td><td>Jazz</td></tr><tr><td><strong>3</strong></td><td><strong><a href=https://driveev.net/category/Mitsubishi title=Mitsubishi target=_blank class=auto-link >Mitsubishi</a></strong></td><td>ASX</td></tr><tr><td><strong>4</strong></td><td><strong>Dacia </strong></td><td>Sandero</td></tr><tr><td><strong>5</strong></td><td><strong>Mazda</strong></td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td><strong>6</strong></td><td><strong><a href=https://driveev.net/category/Volkswagen title=Volkswagen target=_blank class=auto-link >Volkswagen</a></strong></td><td>UP!</td></tr><tr><td><strong>7</strong></td><td><strong>Nissan </strong></td><td>LEAF</td></tr><tr><td><strong>8</strong></td><td><strong>Lexus </strong></td><td>CT</td></tr><tr><td><strong>9</strong></td><td><strong><a href=https://driveev.net/category/ford title=Ford target=_blank class=auto-link >Ford</a></strong></td><td>Ecosport</td></tr><tr><td><strong>10</strong></td><td><strong>Suzuki</strong></td><td>Alto</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Lawrence Whittaker, CEO of Warrantywise, said:</p><blockquote class=wp-block-quote><p>“Warrantywise boasts one of the largest data samples when it comes to painting an accurate picture of the dependable – and not so dependable – used cars currently on the market. Our business continues to go from strength-to-strength as we are seeing a very noticeable upswing in the number of car buyers turning to pre-owned cars where they can get a high-specification vehicle for less. However, any savings on purchase price can be immediately off-set if a used car develops faults outside of manufacturer warranty and our Reliability Index continues to provide precise, quantifiable data on the best and worst-performing used cars on the market.”</p></blockquote><p>On the other end of the spectrum, the least reliable car brands on the list are dominated by high-end luxury and supercar marques. While their repairs costs are commensurate with their purchase prices, it’s the frequency of repairs that contribute to the low scores.</p><p><strong>Top 10 least reliable used car models</strong></p><table class=wp-block-table><tbody><tr><td><strong>POS.</strong></td><td><strong>Make</strong></td><td><strong>Model</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>1</strong></td><td><strong>Bentley </strong></td><td>Continental GT</td></tr><tr><td><strong>2</strong></td><td><strong><a href=https://driveev.net/category/audi title=Audi target=_blank class=auto-link >Audi</a> </strong></td><td>A7</td></tr><tr><td><strong>3</strong></td><td><strong><a href=https://driveev.net/category/bmw title=BMW target=_blank class=auto-link >BMW</a></strong></td><td>X6</td></tr><tr><td><strong>4</strong></td><td><strong><a href=https://driveev.net/category/porsche title=Porsche target=_blank class=auto-link >Porsche</a></strong></td><td>Cayenne</td></tr><tr><td><strong>5</strong></td><td><strong>Chevrolet</strong></td><td>Captiva</td></tr><tr><td><strong>6</strong></td><td><strong>Land Rover</strong></td><td>Range Rover Sport</td></tr><tr><td><strong>7</strong></td><td><strong><a href=https://driveev.net/category/jaguar title=Jaguar target=_blank class=auto-link >Jaguar</a> </strong></td><td>XJ</td></tr><tr><td><strong>8</strong></td><td><strong><a href=https://driveev.net/category/audi title=Audi target=_blank class=auto-link >Audi</a></strong></td><td>Q7</td></tr><tr><td><strong>9</strong></td><td><strong>Mazda</strong></td><td>CX5</td></tr><tr><td><strong>10</strong></td><td><strong>Land Rover</strong></td><td>Range Rover</td></tr></tbody></table><p>The Bentley Continental GT is in the unenviable position as the least reliable used car model according to the Warrantywise Reliability Index. The most common faults with this car relate to the fuel system, electrics and engine, with one of the most expensive Warrantywise repairs on this model costing over £10,000 to rectify an electrical issue. Average repair costs across the 144 Warrantywise plans for Bentley Continental GTs sits at an eye-watering £2,298.97.</p><div class=nf-post-footer><hr/><span style=driveEV is the UK’s only online magazine dedicated to electric cars. Delivering news, reviews, tips and advice. Brought to you by electric car drivers.  Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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