Skoda builds most dependable cars, says new study - Express.co.uk
The 2015 UK Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), the first of its kind in the UK by the research company, measured the problems experienced over the course of a year by the original owners of vehicles after 12-36 months of ownership. The study examined 177 problems across eight different categories: engine and transmission, vehicle exterior, driving experience, features/controls/displays, audio/communication/entertainment/navigation (ACEN), seats, heating/ ventilation/cooling... A car's overall dependability was then determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100), with a lower score (which reflected fewer problems) reflecting higher quality. Kia was second, with 83, followed by Suzuki with 86, Nissan with 87, Toyota and Mercedes-Benz tied with 88, Volvo with 93 and Volkswagen with 95. The industry average was 114. In terms of individual models, Mercedes-Benz has two models (E-Class... • In addition to reporting problems experienced with their 1- to 3-year-old vehicles, owners also rated the severity of each problem they experienced, from 1 (very minor problem) to 5 (very serious problem). Source: www.express.co.uk
