Experts named the best and worst used cars.

According to many experts, older cars can be more reliable than new models due to fewer components that can break. The new technologies used in modern cars can lead to more breakdowns. This was reported by the Daily Mail.

The most reliable cars

'For me, a 20-year-old Ford Focus Mk1 with a 1.6-liter engine is the best option for reliability. It was designed before all the unnecessary frills existed, and it even allows you to start the car with a real key, rather than pressing a button. I bought mine 15 years ago for 500 pounds (about 28,500 UAH) and I don't regret it.'

— said Paul Lucas, founder of Lucas Sports Cars. The owner of SG9 Auto Service & Tyres, Przemek Chamak, also believes that most cars produced before 2008 are more reliable compared to modern ones. This is due to stricter emissions regulations that were implemented after 2008.

Mechanics do not recommend

'Don't start a conversation with me about Range Rover. It doesn't matter if it's new or old, I've encountered a wide range of problems with their electrics — faulty generators or unexpectedly drained batteries. In my opinion, the manufacturer complicates everything too much, so these cars can often be unreliable and expensive to repair.'

— warned Chamak. The expert also noted that the Range Rover Evoque crossover can be unreliable and costly to maintain due to the large number of electrical components that often break. He also refused to recommend the electric Smart EQ ForTwo, which can be problematic in terms of reliability, pointing out a number of shortcomings of this model. Using the opinions of experts in the article, it is noted that old cars may be more reliable than new ones due to the absence of complex technologies that increase the risk of breakdowns. Specific models that stand out for their high reliability and repairability, compared to their modern counterparts, are also highlighted.