Oct08
used cars in South Wales
Reliability survey
Credit where it’s due, What Car? magazine do conduct a really expansive survey when they put their minds to it, and this time they’ve really outdone themselves. Here at Ron Skinner we thought it would be a big help for those of you considering buying used cars in South Wales if we brought you some of the highlights of the What Car? survey, so you don’t end up buying a car that’s slowly going to bleed you dry.
So how exactly is the reliability of used cars in South Wales measured? It’s not simply down to the number of times your car breaks down, there’s actually far more to it than that. The time required to fix used cars in South Wales is taken into account as are the costs to put everything right. The 2011 What Car? Reliability Survey has measured the reliability of 35 different makes of car and 250 models to bring you the definitive guide.
If you’ve recently bought a used car in South Wales then here’s hoping your car is in this part of the list.
And the winners are...
First place: Kia Picanto (04 - 11)
Here at Ron Skinner we’ve fallen a little bit in love with the Kia Picanto and this is the reason why. As if you needed proof that fantastic used cars in South Wales couldn’t come in tiny little South Korean packages, along comes the Picanto. Its triumph was based on a low failure rate and very low repair bills.
Second: Vauxhall Agila (00 – 08)
The Vauxhall Agila is another teeny tiny car and is easily Vauxhall’s most dependable model. Due to the Agila’s simplicity, if anything should go wrong it takes an average of just an hour to fix.
Third: Honda HR-V (98 – 06)
If you’re looking to buy used cars in South Wales then it is worth noting that Honda was the runaway winner of the most reliable manufacturer award. And coming in at third was their HR-V. Remarkably only 3% of Honda HR-Vs required any repairs at all.
If you’re in the market for used cars in South Wales, we hope this article helps to make your decision a little more informed. We currently have just one Kia Picanto in our showroom as they sell like hot cakes. This Galaxy Black beauty has just 24,895 miles on the clock and is on the market for just £4,699. For further information about any of our used cars in South Wales call Ron Skinner & Sons on 01495 713400.
