Plus, its great to see such a realistic list on you tube from someone he clearly knows what they are talking about. I hate it when other you tube car experts start recommending "sick" leather seated high mileage Audi, Jags and BMW's just because they look good and will give you status on a budget (as in reality these will quickly empty your bank account when purchased cheap, old and high mileage).
As a mechanic myself, i usually laugh at these lists. But i must say, you have definitely done your homework, and put a good list of reliable cheap cars together. I personally only ever buy Japanese cars for my own use. I don't want to keep repairing my own cars as well as my customers 😅
I just bought a 2010 Honda Jazz hybrid, I initially looked at the Yaris hybrid but I never heard back from the garage so I ended up with the Jazz, it's brilliant, the seats fold in all different ways, it's got great carrying capacity, it's done 70000 miles, not a record breaker, not as economical as I thought, but it's quiet, runs so well and the automatic box is lovely and smooth, it's my people carrier and load carrier, my main car is a 2011 Smart diesel, does loas of miles to the gallon, again, extremely cheap to run, it's covered over 150,000 miles, a daily commute of 60 miles, a superb vehicle, I'll keep that until it stops running
@@JC-hu1wd Seems like a no brainer, the guard won't stop thieves who really want to get to it but making yours less of a target among many can be the difference between spending a small amount on the guard and installation (if you don't want to do it yourself) or having an unusable car and spending a higher amount for a new cat + labor.
We changed our cars two years ago but never got rid of the 10 reg 2.0dci Qashqai we have had since new , i run about here there and everywhere in it locally . Its done 180k now and still a nice drive . As for the Rav4 we actually bought a diesel 14 reg to replace my E46 coupe and we both love it . Brilliant car
I am going to state NO diesels post 2007 using a dpf and no Hondas post 2019 or Hyundai/Kia's post 2018. Keep it petrol/ keep it timing chain/ try your best to grab a Toyota Corolla/Avensis pre 2012 if you need a solid reliable easy to repair banger that will be safe for family, travel, budget and maintenance. If you have been scammed and ignorant like myself and purchased a dpf diesel, delete and remap it if you want to save the engine and sanity. Keeping in mind that dpf deletes are illegal unless it is run offroad untaxed. Testing for a delete is purely visual. Make informed choices, that advice cost me £20 grand our wee family didn't have. Cheers for the content. at the 6:20 mark, I could not agree more. In the short term it seems petrol is more expensive as you get less mileage but it is cheaper and more cost effective long term. Your engine will live double the life, you do not have to fight with a $500 dpf replacement/ limp mode codes/ £300 dpf clean or any of the alternatives that essentially kill your engine regardless. It is not cheaper or more efficient or better for the environment to run tiny car/suv diesels.
If you go for a Toyota, avoid the MMT (Multimode Manual transmission). Unlike most things Toyota they are not reliable and they are expensive to fix. Many car dealers will also not take them in PX. I have a friend with one and he has had lots of trouble with it losing drive, not changing gear etc and that is despite £1000s spent on new actautors, calibration etc. It has done 70,000 miles... Lots of horror stories out there about them too.
Great list. I've owned three Honda Jazzes, and my Mk2 (pictured in your video) is still going strong. Have never had a single issue, replacement brakes aside.
As a jazz mk1 and crv mk2 owner I completely agree. Both on 300000km with just normal service. The jazz may look like a granny car but it's also very fun on the twisty roads.
Own a mk2 Jazz, just sold a Civic Type R and have owned other Hondas so can vouch for the reliability. Now looking to buy a CR-Z if I can find the right one
We have owned our 2012 Honda Jazz since six months after first registration. After Honda 5 year free servicing (paid by prior owner) I have DIYed. Faultless and dirt cheap and easy to service. Just watch for rust round the petrol filler cap.
The rust takes hold everywhere on these if you don’t watch out. Wheel arches, all underneath has no protection from rust on Hondas. If you don’t address it, will become a real issue.
Jazz and Yaris engines may be great, but underneath rust can be a problem. My auntie's Mk2 Jazz fell to the floor whilst driving along when the rear axle gave way. Young grandkids in the back. The road spring flew out like a wacky races scene. 😱
I and people I know have had Mazda's as well that all had rust problems. Not sure how true it is, BUT, someone told me they don't salt the roads in Japan in the winter and as a result the paint isn't up to scratch for the UK.
i hope your well i love all your car content,quality audi a3 se 8p 2010 1.6tdi sportback is 20 tax and 60 mpg and 18e insurance its reliable and its a bargain at under 4k its on my on my list,all the best m8
After my leather seated top of the range Ford Focus Ghia ended up going to we buy any car after 6 months of ownership following a crack in the engine at 30,000 miles, I just wanted something reliable so purchased Honda Jazz ex (despite not being a Granny). With the exception of rear break callipers sticking at 13 years old (maybe down to inactivity caused by covid lockdown) and a clutch change and spark plug change at 75,000 miles, nothing has gone wrong with it (and despite its car for OAP status, I actually find it can be quite fun to drive - just wish they had made a Type R version in this country with the huge BHP like they did in other countries). Great list and video.
I've had a Honda Jazz and have a CR-Z, think I will either get a GT86 or MX5 next but won't be for a while! But it's possible I may just get another Honda!
On my 5th Jazz...like a swiss watch .all of them .service once a year...ok not ultra comfortable long distance..steering can be a bit vague at times ..check rear arches..that apart 100 pc reliable ..good gas mileage...tons of space.Magic seats a boon ..show me another car in that class.ok maybe Toyota Yaris ...defo reccommend Honda
@@JC-hu1wd one cat is mounted on the engine on the later model you mentioned but the expensive 2nd cat is mounted right underneath for easy access to thieves.
You shot a CRV!? 😂😂😂 I've got a 2014 second hand one for towing the caravan and it's a beauty. My work car is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt 1.2, looks like a zombie with 140k on the clock and lacquer peeling off everywhere (yep, it's red) but I got it for sub £2k 5 years ago and costs very little to run and I can average 52mpg (had it up to 68mpg sticking to 50 on motorways). Great video, as always, you never let us down 👍
They need to fund public transport in London somehow, and taxing drivers by any means possible (while blaming drivers for any problem ever) seems to be their solution... None of it is to fix roads or clean the air, it's to offset losses and pay their friends bonuses for failing.
MY 07 HONDA ACCORD 2.2CDTI is now at 313k miles, it has not had an easy life and the only things that have been replaced are consumables - it hasn't even needed an exhaust, these can be found with 100k for less than 2k, that is a car that will last you a long time
I went from Honda to Skoda, biggest mistake of my life. A Mk2 CRV to Mk3 Octavia, what a load of crap. Clutch, injector loom, abs unit, spent 3x more on repairs than the car. Parts costs a fortune compared to a Honda or a Toyota. Plus the VW electrics are shockingly cheap and nasty. Air bag warning light if you move the front seats, fault was the fixed connector not the loom which actually moved 🤬. Just scrapped the Octavia today, can’t wait to get another Honda.
Glad the LC was at the end. After 12 years of Land Rover and range rover junk, I’ve just bought a 13 year old Land Cruiser 150, and really loving it. Few very minor issues, like a sticky tailgate lock mechanism, which is to be expected any old. 160,000 mile car really, but other than that…. Drive it as often as I can. Simply amazing things.
Hi was told that the Jaz has a very low safety rating . Crash tests showed up the car didn't crash well . Some models got band in the USA . What do you think about the SAAB 93 - 95. I have owned a 95 and couldn't fault it . Cheap to run and never let me down . I am a biker and love Honda as a brand first class . Not the cheapest to repair but they just go on . Skoda is a very good bet . But a good service history is important. I agree with you a HPI check is so important . I did a HPI on a Ford Mondeo two years ago .Wow it showed that the milage was 100,000 miles out and that it had been a police car . The trader lied and said that i had HPI the wrong car .Bloody fool must think that i am just as stupid as him. . It had also been a bloody Taxi and was still registered as a Taxi. Check the cars out or you will get screwed.
People making these kinds of videos tend to base their results on manual cars. But with the rise of popularity in automatics, I’m curious what a list of reliable automatic cars would be.
Agree about most of these motors but personally have found Peugeot and Citroen badged Peugeot not reliable at all. Also modern VW group motors tend to be crap. Toyota Land cruiser was known to have fragile transfer box.
Mk 6 Fiesta ST. Timing chain naturally aspirated 2.0 petrol. I've had mine for 5 years, first year I did 40 thousand miles without reply, better than any modern ford eco boost engine, vag TSI rubbish or diesel dpf woes. Buy one, never be cheaper than they are now 👍
I have personally failed atleast 4 Honda Jazz on rust they literally rust for fun they are really hard to recommend, I thought they mk1s were bad but the mk2s are exactly the same
I and people I know have had Mazda's that have all had major rust problems too. Not sure how true this is, BUT, I was told that in Japan they don't salt the roads in the winter, as a result the paint isn't up to scratch for the UK.
You missed out Suzuki. Not flash but super reliable. I have also owned two Hondas, two Toyotas and two Mitsubishis. Love reading about flash and expensive cars but also only like owning ones that don’t break down. Gave up buying any British or European models 40 years ago.
@koolade76 thanks mate I can't stand how the k12 look and by then they weren't built in Sunderland uk anymore so the whole heritage of Micra changed between our models but, I'm not putting your motor down in any way, they are probably way better than I would like to think.
Can I ask why the fully Aluminium body and panels and of the Audi A2 doesnt tick all the boxes. Engines are super reliable, rust proof, supper usable with removeable rear seats turns it into a van, unbelievably economic and parts are dirt cheap....
Most of the Skoda stuff is pretty reliable ime, and more importantly spare parts don't break the bank if something does go, especially as they share parts with many other VW group cars and there is a plentiful supply of quality used parts from scrappies. Smaller garages seem very familiar with the engines and other mechanicals too, so there should not be too many sharp intakes of breath when you ask for an estimate for a service or a repair.
In terms of the engines, the 1.9 diesel is the same in Skoda, VW, Audi, Seat, Ford Galaxy and other cars. Lift the badge off the engine and there's the embeded VW badge underneath. The more common it is the more parts there are and the more mechanics know about it.
P.S, when recommending Honda & Toyota cars from now on, you have to open with your best Scotty Kilmer impression. Rev up your engines in a Scottish accent. I'd love to hear that.
Yep I've owned a number of petrol engined Mazda's over the years and today have a Mazda 2 (18 plate) as a second car. Brilliantly reliable cars and easy to run. Not really any difference to Honda - owned three of them too.
I've had Mazda 323Fs, MX-3, 3 and 6s in the past.. All petrol.. Never an issue bar the odd usual wear and tear suspension bushing or bearings as all cars have.. Up there with Toyota and Honda.. Only Mazda diesels seem to have a bad reputation.. But their petrols are dam good..
Yeah I don't think those are popular in Japan or the US so they typically buy in diesel engines from other manufacturers for the European market some of which are ok but just not up to the same standard as their petrol engines. I personally think keeping to petrol and a manual gear box gives you a huge head start in reliability anyway even better if you can avoid a turbo in the engine. I've had my car almost 10 years from new and done nothing to it apart from 2 new tyres and general servicing. It's not diesel, automatic or has a turbo just a very basic car. Saying that it still has air conditioning, heated powered mirrors, electric windows, 6 speaker audio system etc just the engine and transmission is basic.
A bit off topic here but have you done or considered doing a buyers guide to Aston Martin DB9s? I remember the Bentley Continental one and got a lot of good info from it! Cheers!👍😊
Japanese cars from this era may be the most reliable mechanically, but in my experience they corrode badly underneath. Any jobs that involve replacing suspension parts will take ten times longer than you think and involve lots of swearing, blow torches and cutting discs. For that reason I won't touch them with a barge pole. Sticking brake callipers and knocking suspension is standard.
Great list agree with you most from two of the best manufacturers of cars Toyota and Honda l am a Toyota fan boy because my 1997 Toyota Hilux it is extremely reliable has a lot to do with the 22R engine which makes a couple of lists of the best and reliable engines ever made and in Australia Toyota has been the biggest selling vehicle brand for the past 25 years so there are plenty of Toyota's for sale well not really because people hang on there Toyota's for 10 20 or 30 years and never sell them because they go on and on also there are plenty of older Honda's around my sister inlaw has first generation Honda Jazz she will never get rid of it because it so reliable since l retired l have watched you tube there only two countries that make very reliable vehicles that is obviously Japan and lndia yes lndia they have been building Suzuki's there for many years and our 2017 Suzuki Baleno was built in lndia and the Mahindra another extremely reliable brand have seen four Mahindra PikUps do over 500000 kilometres which many European brands will l l never archive we get them in Australia not popular at the moment but as Australian come to learn how reliable they are they will come around there range is limited to two utes and two 4X4 6 seater people movers and they are cheaper than the Japanese rivals and just as good
The jazz CVT isn’t too bad… the starter clutch can occasionally need replaced but it isn’t super common! The I-shift jazz (automated manual) although a little slow is pretty reliable too.
CVT's on Toyota's are not troublesome. Just look at the number of London based Taxis (Prius and Corolla) with huge six figure mileages. Honda CVT'S are good too. Avoid Nissan's (with JATCO sourced) CVT'S though.
You don't know what you're talking about. Toyota use eCVTs (not CVTs), one of the most reliable transmissions ever made. They hardly keep any stock of them because they simply don't go wrong. Honda CVTs are fine. Suzuki are notorious for using shit JATCO transmissions and shit AMTs. Please don't give out duff information if you don't know what you're talking about.
Oh dear, maybe you had the wrong tools? It was a 52 plate twin spark Jazz I did, the car is long gone to a new owner so no "evidence" I'm afraid. When I got it, it ran jerky so I replaced all 8 plugs, the back ones were in much worse condition than the fronts which strongly suggests the previous owner neglected to change the "impossible" rear ones. It ran fine with 8 new ones. My dad and brother are mechanics so I grew up with my head in various engine bays. As I recall I just used the correct length extension bar on my socket so as to not foul the scuttle area of the car. Maybe small hands and patience helps, but I don't even remember swearing and "how the f...?" moments on the task.
Basically, buy Japanese. Though I think South Korea is now matching our Japanese friends in terms of quality and reliability. The new Hyundais and Kias are amazing.
@@eddy45686 yes but when you have issues there are not many mechanics in the UK that will work on them. Typically dealership who will want to replace parts that are £1000s rather than try to repair them. So I wouldn't advise it if looking for cheap reliable cars. Non hybrid would be a different story
@@RafiGish well not really. There’s thousands of MK1 Focus still on the road after 20 years or more. They’re well known for being reliable and cheap to maintain. Parts are affordable and there isn’t much to go wrong compared to newer cars.
I would have said years ago a Nissan, but xince the alliance with Renault, they're not as good. Had a Micra that whike the engine and ellectrics were fault free, the clutch died suddenly at 19,000 miles and this apparently was a known fault that Nissan did notthing about. Moved over to Skoda and never had any tirouble except the odd electronic niggle, although these werre bought from new.
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Plus, its great to see such a realistic list on you tube from someone he clearly knows what they are talking about. I hate it when other you tube car experts start recommending "sick" leather seated high mileage Audi, Jags and BMW's just because they look good and will give you status on a budget (as in reality these will quickly empty your bank account when purchased cheap, old and high mileage).
I had an accord, a jazz and now a crv...all great machines
me too, in the same order
I love the engines but the rust really annoys me. They take a lot of TLC
As a mechanic myself, i usually laugh at these lists. But i must say, you have definitely done your homework, and put a good list of reliable cheap cars together. I personally only ever buy Japanese cars for my own use. I don't want to keep repairing my own cars as well as my customers 😅
I just bought a 2010 Honda Jazz hybrid, I initially looked at the Yaris hybrid but I never heard back from the garage so I ended up with the Jazz, it's brilliant, the seats fold in all different ways, it's got great carrying capacity, it's done 70000 miles, not a record breaker, not as economical as I thought, but it's quiet, runs so well and the automatic box is lovely and smooth, it's my people carrier and load carrier, my main car is a 2011 Smart diesel, does loas of miles to the gallon, again, extremely cheap to run, it's covered over 150,000 miles, a daily commute of 60 miles, a superb vehicle, I'll keep that until it stops running
Hi. I believe those quality Honda catalytic converters are targeted by thieves.
Yes mine was ripped off 1998 accord coupe
They target any car with one, my dad had a 1998 Mazda 626 and they stole his in broad daylight. That was about 3 years ago.
You'll also pay through the nose for insurance as the cats are too vulnerable to theft 😢😊
Quite cheap to buy a cat guard. First thing I did on my 2006 Jazz along with the underseal.
@@JC-hu1wd Seems like a no brainer, the guard won't stop thieves who really want to get to it but making yours less of a target among many can be the difference between spending a small amount on the guard and installation (if you don't want to do it yourself) or having an unusable car and spending a higher amount for a new cat + labor.
We changed our cars two years ago but never got rid of the 10 reg 2.0dci Qashqai we have had since new , i run about here there and everywhere in it locally . Its done 180k now and still a nice drive . As for the Rav4 we actually bought a diesel 14 reg to replace my E46 coupe and we both love it . Brilliant car
I am going to state NO diesels post 2007 using a dpf and no Hondas post 2019 or Hyundai/Kia's post 2018. Keep it petrol/ keep it timing chain/ try your best to grab a Toyota Corolla/Avensis pre 2012 if you need a solid reliable easy to repair banger that will be safe for family, travel, budget and maintenance.
If you have been scammed and ignorant like myself and purchased a dpf diesel, delete and remap it if you want to save the engine and sanity. Keeping in mind that dpf deletes are illegal unless it is run offroad untaxed. Testing for a delete is purely visual. Make informed choices, that advice cost me £20 grand our wee family didn't have.
Cheers for the content.
at the 6:20 mark, I could not agree more. In the short term it seems petrol is more expensive as you get less mileage but it is cheaper and more cost effective long term. Your engine will live double the life, you do not have to fight with a $500 dpf replacement/ limp mode codes/ £300 dpf clean or any of the alternatives that essentially kill your engine regardless. It is not cheaper or more efficient or better for the environment to run tiny car/suv diesels.
I'm surprised they ain't no Mazda petrol models here.. The Mazda 2, 3 & 6s are very reliable...
currently own a fk2 civic and suzuki swift no issues at all..used to own a jazz and accord as well good cars but vw golfs are poor
If you go for a Toyota, avoid the MMT (Multimode Manual transmission). Unlike most things Toyota they are not reliable and they are expensive to fix. Many car dealers will also not take them in PX. I have a friend with one and he has had lots of trouble with it losing drive, not changing gear etc and that is despite £1000s spent on new actautors, calibration etc. It has done 70,000 miles... Lots of horror stories out there about them too.
Great list. I've owned three Honda Jazzes, and my Mk2 (pictured in your video) is still going strong. Have never had a single issue, replacement brakes aside.
As a jazz mk1 and crv mk2 owner I completely agree. Both on 300000km with just normal service. The jazz may look like a granny car but it's also very fun on the twisty roads.
Own a mk2 Jazz, just sold a Civic Type R and have owned other Hondas so can vouch for the reliability. Now looking to buy a CR-Z if I can find the right one
We have owned our 2012 Honda Jazz since six months after first registration. After Honda 5 year free servicing (paid by prior owner) I have DIYed.
Faultless and dirt cheap and easy to service.
Just watch for rust round the petrol filler cap.
The rust takes hold everywhere on these if you don’t watch out. Wheel arches, all underneath has no protection from rust on Hondas. If you don’t address it, will become a real issue.
Jazz and Yaris engines may be great, but underneath rust can be a problem. My auntie's Mk2 Jazz fell to the floor whilst driving along when the rear axle gave way. Young grandkids in the back. The road spring flew out like a wacky races scene. 😱
I and people I know have had Mazda's as well that all had rust problems. Not sure how true it is, BUT, someone told me they don't salt the roads in Japan in the winter and as a result the paint isn't up to scratch for the UK.
I've a 2010 Civic 2.2 cdti done 156k and still runs lovely and smooth.
i hope your well i love all your car content,quality audi a3 se 8p 2010 1.6tdi sportback is 20 tax and 60 mpg and 18e insurance its reliable and its a bargain at under 4k its on my on my list,all the best m8
After my leather seated top of the range Ford Focus Ghia ended up going to we buy any car after 6 months of ownership following a crack in the engine at 30,000 miles, I just wanted something reliable so purchased Honda Jazz ex (despite not being a Granny). With the exception of rear break callipers sticking at 13 years old (maybe down to inactivity caused by covid lockdown) and a clutch change and spark plug change at 75,000 miles, nothing has gone wrong with it (and despite its car for OAP status, I actually find it can be quite fun to drive - just wish they had made a Type R version in this country with the huge BHP like they did in other countries). Great list and video.
I've had a Honda Jazz and have a CR-Z, think I will either get a GT86 or MX5 next but won't be for a while! But it's possible I may just get another Honda!
On my 5th Jazz...like a swiss watch .all of them .service once a year...ok not ultra comfortable long distance..steering can be a bit vague at times ..check rear arches..that apart 100 pc reliable ..good gas mileage...tons of space.Magic seats a boon ..show me another car in that class.ok maybe Toyota Yaris ...defo reccommend Honda
Yes! It may not be the coolest car but it certainly is one of the most reliable on the roads 😁 enjoy
Prefer a yaris as no rust and slightly taller easier to get in and out
I'd say Jazz too but catalytic converter theft makes them too high a risk
@@mickl8212 I had a cat guard fitted on mine. 2006 model. 2008/9 onwards the cat is mounted nearer the engine bay.
@@JC-hu1wd one cat is mounted on the engine on the later model you mentioned but the expensive 2nd cat is mounted right underneath for easy access to thieves.
You shot a CRV!? 😂😂😂 I've got a 2014 second hand one for towing the caravan and it's a beauty. My work car is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt 1.2, looks like a zombie with 140k on the clock and lacquer peeling off everywhere (yep, it's red) but I got it for sub £2k 5 years ago and costs very little to run and I can average 52mpg (had it up to 68mpg sticking to 50 on motorways). Great video, as always, you never let us down 👍
Road tax on older cars getting ridiculous,£230 a year on my 2003 fiesta 1.4 and over £400 on my civic ep3 type r 2006,crv tax is also very expensive.
18 yr old berlingo 1.6 petrol £360 bloody ridiculous does 4k miles a year
scums in gvt pushing us off the road
They need to fund public transport in London somehow, and taxing drivers by any means possible (while blaming drivers for any problem ever) seems to be their solution... None of it is to fix roads or clean the air, it's to offset losses and pay their friends bonuses for failing.
Buy a 2015 yaris 1.33, road tax is 35 pound a year.
If I'm looking for a 2nd hand car in the UK I'd surely consider a Lexus
The IS 300h is a great car, with late models (2018-20) on the market at reasonable cost. They're a superb car to drive and travel in.
I had several cars of different makes - by far the cheapest was a Volvo simply because nothing ever broke - all the others needed work every year
MY 07 HONDA ACCORD 2.2CDTI is now at 313k miles, it has not had an easy life and the only things that have been replaced are consumables - it hasn't even needed an exhaust, these can be found with 100k for less than 2k, that is a car that will last you a long time
Auto or manual?
I went from Honda to Skoda, biggest mistake of my life.
A Mk2 CRV to Mk3 Octavia, what a load of crap.
Clutch, injector loom, abs unit, spent 3x more on repairs than the car.
Parts costs a fortune compared to a Honda or a Toyota.
Plus the VW electrics are shockingly cheap and nasty.
Air bag warning light if you move the front seats, fault was the fixed connector not the loom which actually moved 🤬.
Just scrapped the Octavia today, can’t wait to get another Honda.
I've got a Skoda it's bulletproof
I'm sold on Honda! Had two sedan Accords but due to space I got an SAAB estate and looking to now get a Honda CRV.
Which year of CRV ? We have buyers guides for the mk2 and mk4 (mk5 coming soon) on the channel. Great choice!
Any thoughts on Suzuki Swift 2008, 1.3 petrol?
Glad the LC was at the end. After 12 years of Land Rover and range rover junk, I’ve just bought a 13 year old Land Cruiser 150, and really loving it. Few very minor issues, like a sticky tailgate lock mechanism, which is to be expected any old. 160,000 mile car really, but other than that…. Drive it as often as I can. Simply amazing things.
Very informative, thanks.
But you missed out the promised Buying/Rust guide on the Jazz & Civic?
Please make a video on Toyota corolla 1.6 valavemtic petrol
Hi was told that the Jaz has a very low safety rating . Crash tests showed up the car didn't crash well . Some models got band in the USA . What do you think about the SAAB 93 - 95. I have owned a 95 and couldn't fault it . Cheap to run and never let me down . I am a biker and love Honda as a brand first class . Not the cheapest to repair but they just go on . Skoda is a very good bet . But a good service history is important. I agree with you a HPI check is so important . I did a HPI on a Ford Mondeo two years ago .Wow it showed that the milage was 100,000 miles out and that it had been a police car . The trader lied and said that i had HPI the wrong car .Bloody fool must think that i am just as stupid as him. . It had also been a bloody Taxi and was still registered as a Taxi. Check the cars out or you will get screwed.
No Suzuki Swift ? I have the Swift Sport ultra reliable in 3 years no issues ,sails through MOts. Much cheaper than a Jazz. Japanese quality for less
Really good informative video!
And your dog is amazing!
Cheers buddy 😁👍🏼
People making these kinds of videos tend to base their results on manual cars. But with the rise of popularity in automatics, I’m curious what a list of reliable automatic cars would be.
You’re the second to ask for it. You make a great point! I’ll get another video made
Nice to see kind words fir the Aygo, I have a 2022 Aygo X, welcome to review it, if you bring the rott 😊
What are your thoughts on the Toyota Yaris sr 1.8?
My fn2 which I bought off you and my mk9 civic have been ultra reliable, would find it hard to buy anything else
Agree about most of these motors but personally have found Peugeot and Citroen badged Peugeot not reliable at all. Also modern VW group motors tend to be crap. Toyota Land cruiser was known to have fragile transfer box.
Cheap and reliable is awesome!
What about the suzuki swift and vitra both very reliable
Gearbox is costly to repair and source.
Mk 6 Fiesta ST. Timing chain naturally aspirated 2.0 petrol. I've had mine for 5 years, first year I did 40 thousand miles without reply, better than any modern ford eco boost engine, vag TSI rubbish or diesel dpf woes. Buy one, never be cheaper than they are now 👍
@richardburns5925
So... what's your sample size again?
Oh yeah right, one car huh?
Cool story bro!
I have personally failed atleast 4 Honda Jazz on rust they literally rust for fun they are really hard to recommend, I thought they mk1s were bad but the mk2s are exactly the same
I and people I know have had Mazda's that have all had major rust problems too. Not sure how true this is, BUT, I was told that in Japan they don't salt the roads in the winter, as a result the paint isn't up to scratch for the UK.
2009 Accord 2.4 144k km. Brilliantly
Did I miss the Buyer's Guide promised at 01:17?
I've had honda nissan suzuki toyota and lexus all ran to 200,000 miles no hassle
You mention @1:17 a buyers guide for the Jazz but couldn't see it?
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Can you do most reliable auto gearboxes for under 10k ?
Added to the list! ✍️ 🙏
You missed out Suzuki. Not flash but super reliable. I have also owned two Hondas, two Toyotas and two Mitsubishis. Love reading about flash and expensive cars but also only like owning ones that don’t break down. Gave up buying any British or European models 40 years ago.
Great job with the time stamps 🙏
I have had a 05 Toyota Corolla for the last 4 years and never missed a beat,paid £800 for it 😀
Amazing
@@ScottishCarClan i want something quicker more comfortable etc but can't bare to part with it lol
I’m desperate looking for 2nd small car after handing over my car to my wife.
Looks like I know exactly what to find now.
Thanks bud
👍🏻
One thing, you forgot to mention a new seat for a Landcruiser retails at £7000 they're that well made 🤔
Please, which is the best 8th generation Accord?
My 2002 k11 Micra laughs from his throne 😎
A solid bet too to be honest!
K12s also go on strong; the seat upholstery has worn in mine, other than wear and tear bits it’s fairly unbreakable never failed an MOT.
@koolade76 thanks mate I can't stand how the k12 look and by then they weren't built in Sunderland uk anymore so the whole heritage of Micra changed between our models but, I'm not putting your motor down in any way, they are probably way better than I would like to think.
I had 3 k11's one after the other. Magic little cars!
@stevecarmo548 Nice one, Micra massive! I'm on my second and my only complaint is that the newest k11 are 21yrs old now. Sad times!
Can I ask why the fully Aluminium body and panels and of the Audi A2 doesnt tick all the boxes. Engines are super reliable, rust proof, supper usable with removeable rear seats turns it into a van, unbelievably economic and parts are dirt cheap....
Suzuki's swift.
Hi just found your channel. Best automatic gearbox on a similar or lower budget…?
4k will buy a low miles Up/Citigo/Mii. Very reliable and a bit more polished than the aygo variants
The problem with the Honda Jazz and CRV is that they are attract so many catalytic convertor thieves.
Most of the Skoda stuff is pretty reliable ime, and more importantly spare parts don't break the bank if something does go, especially as they share parts with many other VW group cars and there is a plentiful supply of quality used parts from scrappies. Smaller garages seem very familiar with the engines and other mechanicals too, so there should not be too many sharp intakes of breath when you ask for an estimate for a service or a repair.
In terms of the engines, the 1.9 diesel is the same in Skoda, VW, Audi, Seat, Ford Galaxy and other cars. Lift the badge off the engine and there's the embeded VW badge underneath. The more common it is the more parts there are and the more mechanics know about it.
My 56 plate civic 100k 2 and half years owned 300 for 2 ABS sensors that's it
Got rid of my jazz due to high insurance cost
Cats regularly cut off them.
I put a cat guard on my 2006 Sport. Insurance fully comp was £230
Thank you, excellent choices. My Toyota Corolla was faultless, I'd buy another or pretty well any Toyota.
P.S, when recommending Honda & Toyota cars from now on, you have to open with your best Scotty Kilmer impression. Rev up your engines in a Scottish accent. I'd love to hear that.
How about a list of cars to avoid at circa £4000
Small
Meduim
Large
Luxury
Off road
Convertibel.
How come you omitted the Range Rover? 😂😂😂
Couldnt photo it cos was in shop
Mate, where can I find a Range Rover under £4000 😂???
Range Rover reliable lol
Under £4000?
Rangerover would be in the piece of shit list😅
No mention of Mazda ?
Yep I've owned a number of petrol engined Mazda's over the years and today have a Mazda 2 (18 plate) as a second car. Brilliantly reliable cars and easy to run. Not really any difference to Honda - owned three of them too.
I've had Mazda 323Fs, MX-3, 3 and 6s in the past.. All petrol.. Never an issue bar the odd usual wear and tear suspension bushing or bearings as all cars have.. Up there with Toyota and Honda.. Only Mazda diesels seem to have a bad reputation.. But their petrols are dam good..
How do you rate the auris?? Need to get a new car soon and on a tight budget !
Great info. Thanks.
I wouldn’t recommend Japanese diesels personally
Yeah I don't think those are popular in Japan or the US so they typically buy in diesel engines from other manufacturers for the European market some of which are ok but just not up to the same standard as their petrol engines. I personally think keeping to petrol and a manual gear box gives you a huge head start in reliability anyway even better if you can avoid a turbo in the engine. I've had my car almost 10 years from new and done nothing to it apart from 2 new tyres and general servicing. It's not diesel, automatic or has a turbo just a very basic car. Saying that it still has air conditioning, heated powered mirrors, electric windows, 6 speaker audio system etc just the engine and transmission is basic.
Toyota diesels are a problem, especially with the RAV4's.
This guy not mentioning such just shows how utterly worthless his advice is.
Great information
Volvo D5's! Reliable and long lasting.
Thanks m8!
Honda jazz all the waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!🍀🍀🍀
A bit off topic here but have you done or considered doing a buyers guide to Aston Martin DB9s?
I remember the Bentley Continental one and got a lot of good info from it!
Cheers!👍😊
Hi mate, all topics welcome 😁 Yes, funnily enough we have one arranged for March all being well!
@@ScottishCarClan
Brilliant! Top job! 👍👏👏👏
I had 2 of those cars in my short list what do you reckon to the Suzuki Swift?
Great video thanks
Great video
I have found Toyota & Honda as great cars not to much goes wrong .
Japanese cars from this era may be the most reliable mechanically, but in my experience they corrode badly underneath. Any jobs that involve replacing suspension parts will take ten times longer than you think and involve lots of swearing, blow torches and cutting discs. For that reason I won't touch them with a barge pole. Sticking brake callipers and knocking suspension is standard.
I agree on the curse quotent of these vehicles.
The nuts n bolts underneath always seem too small to me
Great list agree with you most from two of the best manufacturers of cars Toyota and Honda l am a Toyota fan boy because my 1997 Toyota Hilux it is extremely reliable has a lot to do with the 22R engine which makes a couple of lists of the best and reliable engines ever made and in Australia Toyota has been the biggest selling vehicle brand for the past 25 years so there are plenty of Toyota's for sale well not really because people hang on there Toyota's for 10 20 or 30 years and never sell them because they go on and on also there are plenty of older Honda's around my sister inlaw has first generation Honda Jazz she will never get rid of it because it so reliable since l retired l have watched you tube there only two countries that make very reliable vehicles that is obviously Japan and lndia yes lndia they have been building Suzuki's there for many years and our 2017 Suzuki Baleno was built in lndia and the Mahindra another extremely reliable brand have seen four Mahindra PikUps do over 500000 kilometres which many European brands will l l never archive we get them in Australia not popular at the moment but as Australian come to learn how reliable they are they will come around there range is limited to two utes and two 4X4 6 seater people movers and they are cheaper than the Japanese rivals and just as good
Please add chapters to your video
The problem with small Toyotas and Hondas these days is the troublesome CVT. Where I live the only small cars with real autos or manuals are Suzukis
Yeah and no one wants a manual it’s 2024
The jazz CVT isn’t too bad… the starter clutch can occasionally need replaced but it isn’t super common! The I-shift jazz (automated manual) although a little slow is pretty reliable too.
CVT's on Toyota's are not troublesome. Just look at the number of London based Taxis (Prius and Corolla) with huge six figure mileages. Honda CVT'S are good too. Avoid Nissan's (with JATCO sourced) CVT'S though.
My Jazz (2012) CVT has been faultless - serviced every 25k miles to spec.
You don't know what you're talking about. Toyota use eCVTs (not CVTs), one of the most reliable transmissions ever made. They hardly keep any stock of them because they simply don't go wrong. Honda CVTs are fine.
Suzuki are notorious for using shit JATCO transmissions and shit AMTs.
Please don't give out duff information if you don't know what you're talking about.
My most reliable car is my 2001 MR2 , owned from new
Don’t buy jazz with 8 spark plugs. I know its a 4 cylinder but some jazz engines have 2 plugs per cylinder nigh on impossible to change
I managed to change them all on my mk1 Jazz, and I'm a girl
@@itchyscratch3829interesting go girl as a honda mechanic gave me that advice🤷🏻♂️
@@itchyscratch3829take a reality pill. Keyboard action send me a video utter tosh IF was the 8 plugs
Oh dear, maybe you had the wrong tools? It was a 52 plate twin spark Jazz I did, the car is long gone to a new owner so no "evidence" I'm afraid. When I got it, it ran jerky so I replaced all 8 plugs, the back ones were in much worse condition than the fronts which strongly suggests the previous owner neglected to change the "impossible" rear ones. It ran fine with 8 new ones. My dad and brother are mechanics so I grew up with my head in various engine bays. As I recall I just used the correct length extension bar on my socket so as to not foul the scuttle area of the car. Maybe small hands and patience helps, but I don't even remember swearing and "how the f...?" moments on the task.
At the end …….No tip on managing rust.
Basically, buy Japanese. Though I think South Korea is now matching our Japanese friends in terms of quality and reliability. The new Hyundais and Kias are amazing.
Just get 1.9 TDI PD in a Passat
Mine's in a 2004 Audi A4. Now 271,000 miles, commuter and family car, love it. As long as you don't go in a ULEZ 😅
Head gasket went on mine
ive had three ford fucuses never let me down
No
Mention of
Lexus? RX or GS?
Luxury hybrid cars for that budget not worth it - 08 GS450h owner
@@JimmyBob708 sure gs450h can be bought for 4k?
@@eddy45686 yes but when you have issues there are not many mechanics in the UK that will work on them. Typically dealership who will want to replace parts that are £1000s rather than try to repair them. So I wouldn't advise it if looking for cheap reliable cars. Non hybrid would be a different story
The mk 1 Ford focus petrol 1.8 is bullet proof. I’ve had mine for 10 years and I’ve hardly spend anything on it
@hgodfrey
Wow a sample size of one, great story bro!
@@RafiGish well not really. There’s thousands of MK1 Focus still on the road after 20 years or more. They’re well known for being reliable and cheap to maintain. Parts are affordable and there isn’t much to go wrong compared to newer cars.
Brilliant video
The Only Answer To That Is Proper Maintenance 👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯 And Almost Any Vehicle CAN LAST LONGER!!! Just Saying 🤣
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You are probably right but you haven't explained why.
What's your opinion on the kia sportage 1.7 diesel
Bollocks
Pick up a Yaris for 1500?? Had a look...saw a Yaris for 4500 with 160k miles.
You are looking in the wrong places there are loads of them for 1500
I would have said years ago a Nissan, but xince the alliance with Renault, they're not as good. Had a Micra that whike the engine and ellectrics were fault free, the clutch died suddenly at 19,000 miles and this apparently was a known fault that Nissan did notthing about. Moved over to Skoda and never had any tirouble except the odd electronic niggle, although these werre bought from new.
Renault Scenic should be on this list and well the RAV4 is such a poor driver (tested over a long run, not good).
Do you sell cars ?