Step this way Auto Trader has revealed the most searched-for secondhand cars in 2010 - and it appears buyers are looking for a stylish car, with low running costs Sorting out the data obtained from the 2017 Driver Power survey, CarBuyer created an entry list with the most reliable vehicles on the British market. So, let's begin the countdown, with... Volvo XC60. For example, the Porsche is reliable but when it does go wrong, it’s also the most expensive of the production cars to repair. ›› Which? Twitter. The Corsa is one of the UK’s favourite cars, and it’s not hard to see why. Reddit. First launching in the UK in 1993, it’s now on its 5 th generation which was launched in 2014, with a 6 th expected later this year. We’ve listed the individual model results for 2018 – the most reliable cars that you can currently buy in the UK. Breakdowns weren’t an issue, nor was the amount of time spent off the road. BMW retained its title as most reliable manufacturer, however, and no doubt will be aiming to recapture the model listing with the new 3 series. The most disappointing, to me, were the Mercedes, BMW and Audi. I don’t mean specifically the asking price but the maintenance costs. Facebook. And for those that did, none of the faults were serious. That’s right, in a surprise twist, it turns out cars made by a gaggle of little-known auto manufacturers based in Deutschland have swarmed the 2014 JD Power/What Car survey on vehicle ownership. Can't afford a new car but still want something you can depend on? November 16, 2010 By Cars UK BMW 3 Series - Most reliable car 2010 Fleet News has revealed that the BMW 3 Series has come out top of the heap in their 2010 list of the Top 10 most reliable cars. Most reliable new cars The most reliable car under three years old received the full five-star rating after its owners reported very few faults. For 2018, the Honda Civic has been awarded top honours, knocking the (outgoing) BMW 3 Series off the top spot after an eight-year reign. Brits love their small cars. Linkedin. Top 10 most reliable cars in the UK, according to CarBuyer Spoiler alert: most of them aren't European brands. car survey 2010 The UK's most reliable new car is the Kia Picanto, while the Land Rover Discovery 3 is most likely to break down, according to the 2010 Which? They sell more than any other type of vehicle, so that ought to give us a green light to be picky.