I had an accord, a jazz and now a crv...all great machines

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).

Hi. I believe those quality Honda catalytic converters are targeted by thieves.

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.

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

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.

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.

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've a 2010 Civic 2.2 cdti done 156k and still runs lovely and smooth.

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

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.

If I'm looking for a 2nd hand car in the UK I'd surely consider a Lexus

I'm surprised they ain't no Mazda petrol models here.. The Mazda 2, 3 & 6s are very reliable...

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'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!

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 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.

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

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.

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 👍

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

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

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.

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 👍

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.

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

Cheap and reliable is awesome!

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.

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.

Really good informative video! And your dog is amazing!

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

What are your thoughts on the Toyota Yaris sr 1.8?

2009 Accord 2.4 144k km. Brilliantly

I have found Toyota & Honda as great cars not to much goes wrong .

Honda jazz all the waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!🍀🍀🍀

Did I miss the Buyer's Guide promised at 01:17?

My fn2 which I bought off you and my mk9 civic have been ultra reliable, would find it hard to buy anything else

Nice to see kind words fir the Aygo, I have a 2022 Aygo X, welcome to review it, if you bring the rott 😊

Great job with the time stamps 🙏

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 👍🏻

I have had a 05 Toyota Corolla for the last 4 years and never missed a beat,paid £800 for it 😀

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

My 2002 k11 Micra laughs from his throne 😎

Great info. Thanks.

Suzuki's swift.

Please, which is the best 8th generation Accord?

Volvo D5's! Reliable and long lasting.

You mention @1:17 a buyers guide for the Jazz but couldn't see it?

Hi just found your channel. Best automatic gearbox on a similar or lower budget…?

Can you do most reliable auto gearboxes for under 10k ?

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.

What's your opinion on the kia sportage 1.7 diesel

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

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!👍😊

4k will buy a low miles Up/Citigo/Mii. Very reliable and a bit more polished than the aygo variants

No mention of Mazda ?

The problem with the Honda Jazz and CRV is that they are attract so many catalytic convertor thieves.

One thing, you forgot to mention a new seat for a Landcruiser retails at £7000 they're that well made 🤔

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.

Great information

I wouldn’t recommend Japanese diesels personally

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.

I've had honda nissan suzuki toyota and lexus all ran to 200,000 miles no hassle

How come you omitted the Range Rover? 😂😂😂

Thanks m8!

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.

I had 2 of those cars in my short list what do you reckon to the Suzuki Swift? Great video thanks

How do you rate the auris?? Need to get a new car soon and on a tight budget !

Great video

Just get 1.9 TDI PD in a Passat

Brilliant video

How about a list of cars to avoid at circa £4000 Small Meduim Large Luxury Off road Convertibel.

Please add chapters to your video

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

Thank you, excellent choices. My Toyota Corolla was faultless, I'd buy another or pretty well any Toyota.

At the end …….No tip on managing rust.

My most reliable car is my 2001 MR2 , owned from new

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The Only Answer To That Is Proper Maintenance 👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯 And Almost Any Vehicle CAN LAST LONGER!!! Just Saying 🤣

ive had three ford fucuses never let me down

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.

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

No Mention of Lexus? RX or GS?

Toyota avensis

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.

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

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

You are probably right but you haven't explained why.

crv is £400 tax!!!

That's easy anything Japanese

Do you sell cars ?

I don’t understand how the aygo can be the same as a c1 and the 107 and still have Toyota badge on it surely the others can’t be as reliable.

Land Cruiser? For 4k?! Yeeeeah...

The Citigo/Up/Mii are much better cars than the Aygo/107/C1 and they're reliable too.

If you think of VW/ Audi, they never recovered from the 2008 financial crash and then the billions paid out for dieselgate. Their cars are utter junk now due to cost cutting.. avoid..

Major rust buckets Land Cruisers.

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