One of the biggest risks associated with buying a used car is that you don\u2019t know as much about the vehicle history as you would like. Of course you have the CarFax report to tell you if services are up to date, but you still weren\u2019t there to reassure yourself that the previous driver was gentle on the vehicle. It only makes sense that you would want to hedge your bets by picking from the top-rated used car brands. These are the automotive brands with the best reputation for long-term reliability.<\/p>\n
When thinking in terms of the best reputation, we\u2019re keeping to your non-luxury options because most shoppers are seeking a non-luxury vehicle. For those who do enjoy premium vehicles, Lexus continues to dominate in the minds of many. That said, these are the top makes with the best reputations. Model reliability can vary, so you\u2019ll still want to do your research on specific models and model years.<\/p>\n
Read More: What does a powertrain warranty cover?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Toyota<\/strong><\/p>\n This automaker is one that continues to impress year after year. In terms of reliability, while still earning above average satisfaction for on-road tests. When shoppers think of a vehicle that can easily last a decade, Toyota is the first to come to mind.<\/p>\n Honda<\/strong><\/p>\n Though its reliability has somewhat declined in recent years, or rivals have simply improved dramatically, used Honda models continue to hold a strong reputation as the vehicle that just won\u2019t let you down.<\/p>\n Read More: What used vehicles have the best mileage?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Kia<\/strong><\/p>\n You may have noticed that there are more and more Kia vehicles on the road, and you might just think that\u2019s because they are affordable. In recent years, Kia has made giant leaps to outrank big names like Honda, while also providing better overall satisfaction. A decade ago, Kia didn\u2019t have the best brand reputation, and you might want to steer clear if you\u2019re considering a much older model. We\u2019ve been seeing the brand rise in ranks since 2014, though, so it\u2019s certainly one to watch if you\u2019re looking for a vehicle just a few years old.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A common question J.D. Power associates receive: “What car should I buy?”<\/p>\n We’re here to help!<\/p>\n Here are the most reliable certified pre-owned cars, based on the latest J.D. Power vehicle dependability datahttps:\/\/t.co\/OscHspX61E<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 J.D. Power (@JDPower) August 7, 2018<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Which brand do you trust the most? Let us know with a comment here at the Auto Simple Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Top-Rated Used Car Brands One of the biggest risks associated with buying a used car is that you don\u2019t know as much about the vehicle history as you would like. Of course you have the CarFax report to tell you if services are up to date, but you still weren\u2019t there to reassure yourself that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3149,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[13],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\t\n\n