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.

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

@terrymason8628

2 ай бұрын

me too, in the same order

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

@oildrag

4 ай бұрын

Yes mine was ripped off 1998 accord coupe

@dontaskme7004

3 ай бұрын

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.

@gillianhazell659

3 ай бұрын

You'll also pay through the nose for insurance as the cats are too vulnerable to theft 😢😊

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.

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

@ScottishCarClan

4 ай бұрын

Yes! It may not be the coolest car but it certainly is one of the most reliable on the roads 😁 enjoy

@volt8684

4 ай бұрын

Prefer a yaris as no rust and slightly taller easier to get in and out

@mickl8212

3 ай бұрын

I'd say Jazz too but catalytic converter theft makes them too high a risk

Fantastic, very informative. Straight to the point. Thank you.

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

Very informative, thanks. But you missed out the promised Buying/Rust guide on the Jazz & Civic?

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 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

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.

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. 😱

@dontaskme7004

3 ай бұрын

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.

Great info. Thanks.

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!

Mk1 Qashqai (1.6 petrol Acenta) Owned new 2009 to 2016, recalled for potential knocking on rear suspension (although I had no issue). Rear shock absorbers changed free within the day, not a single other issue in 7 years ownership. Nissan Juke (1.2 N- Connecta) Owned new 2016 to 2020. After approximately 8 months ownership, 2 front alloy wheels were pitted. Never kerbed them or anything? Did a quick Google search which showed there were a batch of poor quality alloys, which others had complained about. Contacted Nissan who booked my Juke in within a couple of weeks, and to my surprise as a precautionary measure, replaced all 4 wheels with a newer batch. Problem solved. Traded the Juke in for my current car, 2020 Qashqai (1.3 petrol 140bhp N-Connecta). Apart from it missing my preferred manual handbrake, touch wood it's also proving to be very reliable.

@Ronick-Q-46

2 ай бұрын

14 year old Qashqai 1.5dci, a couple of wishbones two batteries, plus the recommended cam belt change, not one fault showing on the scanner. love it and it's staying,

Great job with the time stamps 🙏

Really good informative video! And your dog is amazing!

@ScottishCarClan

4 ай бұрын

Cheers buddy 😁👍🏼

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.

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

What are your thoughts on the Toyota Yaris sr 1.8?

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

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 👍

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 👍

@RafiGish

3 ай бұрын

@richardburns5925 So... what's your sample size again? Oh yeah right, one car huh? Cool story bro!

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

@ln5747

4 ай бұрын

Auto or manual?

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

@Ambienfinity

4 ай бұрын

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

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.

@volt8684

4 ай бұрын

18 yr old berlingo 1.6 petrol £360 bloody ridiculous does 4k miles a year

@ogasi1798

4 ай бұрын

scums in gvt pushing us off the road

@dontaskme7004

3 ай бұрын

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.

@OM617a

3 ай бұрын

This is true of older pre tax banded cars too. Pre 2001over 1550cc is now £325. They are desperate to force people off the road. 40 plus year old tax exempt might be the way to go, but I am sure they will come for these cars too at some point.

Please, which is the best 8th generation Accord?

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.

@ScottishCarClan

4 ай бұрын

Which year of CRV ? We have buyers guides for the mk2 and mk4 (mk5 coming soon) on the channel. Great choice!

Please make a video on Toyota corolla 1.6 valavemtic petrol

Great information

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

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!👍😊

@ScottishCarClan

4 ай бұрын

Hi mate, all topics welcome 😁 Yes, funnily enough we have one arranged for March all being well!

@oggie1967

4 ай бұрын

@@ScottishCarClan Brilliant! Top job! 👍👏👏👏

2009 Accord 2.4 144k km. Brilliantly

Great video

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

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

Thanks m8!

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.

@ScottishCarClan

4 ай бұрын

You’re the second to ask for it. You make a great point! I’ll get another video made

Cheap and reliable is awesome!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

@GrumpyG63

4 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/lYyOz6-NZpi7iqg.htmlsi=gktvf11pBs1pvSZ-

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

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

@ScottishCarClan

4 ай бұрын

Added to the list! ✍️ 🙏

Subbed.

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

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

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

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

@dontaskme7004

3 ай бұрын

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.

@OM617a

3 ай бұрын

@@dontaskme7004 This is true, in the parts of Japan that have a cold winter they use volcanic ash to grit the roads. I import cars from Japan and at 30 - 40 years old most are still immaculate. The main issues are from the sun, cracks in the dashboard and lacquer lift.

My 2002 k11 Micra laughs from his throne 😎

@ScottishCarClan

4 ай бұрын

A solid bet too to be honest!

@koolade76

4 ай бұрын

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.

@MuscleBandit

4 ай бұрын

@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.

@stevecarmo548

3 ай бұрын

I had 3 k11's one after the other. Magic little cars!

@MuscleBandit

3 ай бұрын

@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!

Volvo D5's! Reliable and long lasting.

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

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

@ScottishCarClan

2 ай бұрын

Amazing

@usemoreoil

2 ай бұрын

@@ScottishCarClan i want something quicker more comfortable etc but can't bare to part with it lol

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

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? 😂😂😂

@volt8684

2 ай бұрын

Couldnt photo it cos was in shop

I wouldn’t recommend Japanese diesels personally

@bonzobanana1

4 ай бұрын

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.

@RafiGish

3 ай бұрын

Toyota diesels are a problem, especially with the RAV4's. This guy not mentioning such just shows how utterly worthless his advice is.

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.

@dontaskme7004

3 ай бұрын

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.

No mention of Mazda ?

@jdmguy44

3 ай бұрын

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.

@265justy

6 күн бұрын

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..

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

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

ive had three ford fucuses never let me down

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

@itchyscratch3829

4 ай бұрын

I managed to change them all on my mk1 Jazz, and I'm a girl

@volt8684

2 ай бұрын

@@itchyscratch3829interesting go girl as a honda mechanic gave me that advice🤷🏻‍♂️

@volt8684

Ай бұрын

@@itchyscratch3829take a reality pill. Keyboard action send me a video utter tosh IF was the 8 plugs

@itchyscratch3829

Ай бұрын

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.

Brilliant video

No Mention of Lexus? RX or GS?

@JimmyBob708

Ай бұрын

Luxury hybrid cars for that budget not worth it - 08 GS450h owner

@eddy45686

Ай бұрын

@@JimmyBob708 sure gs450h can be bought for 4k?

@JimmyBob708

Ай бұрын

@@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

Just get 1.9 TDI PD in a Passat

@itchyscratch3829

4 ай бұрын

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 😅

Please add chapters to your video

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.

@larrylegs6012

4 ай бұрын

agree - civics 7th gen are awful turning circle of a bus heavy sterring too low seating position not very good rear vision wipers cover hardly any of passenger screen engine (vtec) not much go untill 4000rpm god knows why older people buy them and of course japanese rust lurks

@gar6446

4 ай бұрын

I agree on the curse quotent of these vehicles. The nuts n bolts underneath always seem too small to me

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

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.

@itchyscratch3829

4 ай бұрын

They have the same Toyota engine and are built in the same factory.

@akaski777

4 ай бұрын

Only the engine what about the rest of the car, electrics and interior ? @@itchyscratch3829

@terrymason8628

2 ай бұрын

Bizarrely and counter intuitively, the data actually shows the Citroen coming out top of the three!

Do you sell cars ?

Suzuki's swift.

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

@user-dr2ww2jg8o

4 ай бұрын

Yeah and no one wants a manual it’s 2024

@ScottishCarClan

4 ай бұрын

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.

@jdmguy44

4 ай бұрын

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.

@mikemadasafish

4 ай бұрын

My Jazz (2012) CVT has been faultless - serviced every 25k miles to spec.

@ln5747

4 ай бұрын

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.

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

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

@RafiGish

3 ай бұрын

@hgodfrey Wow a sample size of one, great story bro!

@hgodfrey

3 ай бұрын

@@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.

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

Such a cutie ❤

That's easy anything Japanese

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..

@ln5747

4 ай бұрын

Nah. Their diesels are great and doing very high mileages.

@itchyscratch3829

4 ай бұрын

I agree with OP. Pre 2006 ish diesels are usually bulletproof. After that, they started with the dpfs which killed off the 1.9 pd, then it went downhill. VW also started cutting costs on engine internals (some engine codes had chocolate conrods for example). My 2004 pd tdi has 271,000 miles and still great for everyday use. Just no good in a ULEZ! I live in the sticks.

I had a jazz that had been sat for a couple years start up no bother with a new battery, but the rear axle had rusted out so it went in the bin 🥲 get your monies worth in scrap though because the cat I got 310quid

Major rust buckets Land Cruisers.

Jazz is so weak only 80ftlbs

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

@itchyscratch3829

4 ай бұрын

Hold their value though, if you're on a tight budget.

Could have just said buy Japanese

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.