Although almost everyone has different criteria when buying a car, the most important point seems to be that the vehicles do not break down or cause problems. Spanish Consumer Organization conducted in nine countries in Europe and 29 thousand 873 The survey among car users brought this situation to light again. Attendees 39% The main reason for preference was that the vehicle should be durable and trouble-free.
According to the participants’ answers, the vehicle selection criteria are as follows:
- Strength and durability: 39%
- Size and capacity: 16%
- Fuel consumption: 9%
- Fuel type: 6%
- Design: 5%
- Environmental impact: 3%
- Brand: 3%
According to the study, while the effect of design on decision-making decreased, the effect of environmental impact on decision-making increased.
The cars with the fewest problems have also been revealed

The study included approximately 30,000 participants in 9 countries who regularly serviced their vehicles and 35 brands. 276 different models investigated. Chinese manufacturers, especially those making serious breakthroughs with electric cars, are not included in the study because they have a very small market share.
On a problem-free scale Japanese manufacturers came forward. While two European and one South Korean companies are among the ten most trouble-free brands in the top 10 on this scale, Japanese manufacturers have managed to include seven brands in the top 10. German, British, French and American brands were far down the list.

The biggest cause of problems in vehicles faults in the electrical system stood out at 13 percent. Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Opel, Dacia, Renault and Skoda owners in particular frequently encountered these problems. This was followed by engine and related element failures at 9 percent. Another failure item with a share of 9 percent was the braking systems.
The most reliable vehicles in Europe based on engine types are as follows:
- petrol: Audi A1, Volkswagen T-Cross and Mazda CX-5
- petrol hybrid: Fiat Panda and Suzuki Ignis
- rechargeable hybrid: Ford Kuga PHEV
- Electric: Tesla Model Y
- Diesel: Audi Q5
The brands that caused the least problems were as follows:
- Lexus
- Suzuki
- Subaru
- Toyota
- Cupra
- Kia
- smart
- honda
- Mitsubishi
- Nissan
On the other hand, one of the brands on the list very small differences is available. It is also striking that Tesla has escaped from the last places in the list.
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