The second hand car business is a huge one, not only in the United Kingdom but around the world. While a choice is made by customers partly on looks and partly on price, the overriding factor is whether the car is reliable and will therefore last them well in to the future.
Ford Mondeo
Ford has a reputation around the world for building cars that last, by using widely available parts and excellent engineering. In the UK the Ford Mondeo is one of the most widely seen cars on the road, and this is mainly due to its reliability, with it being to clock up over 100,000 miles without a hitch. This reputation has ensured that people have no hesitation when purchasing a Ford Mondeo second had, as well as other cars by the same manufacturer like the Ford Focus and even the Ford Escort, which is still going strong after many years of non-production.
Volvo 940
Volvo are a Swedish company who built their whole range around the factors of safety and reliability, meaning that whilst the Volvo 940 was never the prettiest, it was sure to keep on going for miles more than any other model. Additonally, the safety aspects that were included in the Volvo 940 were way ahead of their time, meaning that they were reliable for families in this area too.
While the Volvo 940 is no longer in production, it is still commonly seen on Britain’s roads. This is testament to the incredible amount of miles it can drive and also to the faith that the British public have in its ability.
Volkswagen Golf
The Volkswagen Golf has been a bastion of the British road system ever since its introduction way back in 1974. The fact that VW have continued to make it so long is one major pointer towards how reliable it is, but this can also be twinned with the fact that it has balanced this reliability with tremendous performance. With these two factors, it is no wonder the VW Golf is still seen all over the nation, with older models still proving as reliable as their modern counterparts.
Skoda Fabia
Although still the butt of many jokes, the Skoda range has improved drastically since it was bought by Volkswagen, with the Skoda Fabia being one of the most reliable cars on the road. It will run for many miles with no issues, while it will also retain its value due to the reliable nature of this machine. Additionally, its safety is well regarded throughout the world, meaning that buyers of a second hand Skoda Fabia can be assured that they can rely on this not to fail.
Mini Cooper
Although an icon of British automobiles, the Mini Cooper also has a well-deserved reputation for being able to keep on going, which is proved by the amount of enthusiasts who still take their 30 year old Coopers out every weekend for a drive. Additionally, the parts and service for a Mini Cooper are very easy to find, meaning that there are no compromises when being serviced or repaired.
Miles Walker is a freelance writer and blogger who usually looks at car insurance comparison deals over at CarinsuranceComparison.Org. His most recent review looked at the best New Jersey car insurance.