March 3, 2011: “The CSX is “a generally solid little car”...except for a “common problem with the Type S' transmission,” reports Chris Chase. Read Article

February 24, 2011: There's little to be wary of, durability-wise, with a used Kia Magentis, says Chris Chase. And its low resale value makes it a good buy, he says. Read Article

February 17, 2011: The TT’s overall reliability is “only as strong as that of other Audis from the past 15 years, which is to say not great,” says Chris Chase. “That said, common problems are well-documented on Audi enthusia... Read Article

February 10, 2011: There are some reliability troubles to be aware of with the Dodge Charger, but the only truly troubling one is a driveshaft problem where a pair of rubber couplers are prone to wear and eventual failure, says Chris... Read Article

February 3, 2011: The compact Ford Escape SUV has been the best-selling compact SUV in Canada since 2001, says Chris Chase. Even so, it’s not been trouble-free. “The redesigned 2008-and-newer Escape seems to suffer more trouble s... Read Article

January 27, 2011: On the whole, the reliability of the eighth-generation Honda Civic has been good, earning the Civic inclusion on Consumer Reports' list of used car “good bets.” “It's not without fault, however, particularly... Read Article

January 20, 2011: Though generally reliable, the third generation Hyundai Accent has had some reported problems with its automatic transmission sensors, check engine light, and electrical system, reports Chris Chase. Read Article

January 13, 2011: The second-generation Focus offers next-to-nothing for enthusiasts, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. Still, he adds, as a used vehicle, it's a "solid small car at a reasonable price." Read Article

January 6, 2011: A “stunning” rate of depreciation makes a used Sebring sedan or convertible a cheap buy in the used car market, but a poor reliability record should give buyers pause to ponder, says Chris Chase. Read Article

December 23, 2010: The RL, Acura’s flagship, is described as a "Good Bet" by Consumer Reports, but there are some reliability issues to look out for, says Chris Chase, chief of which is a faulty component in the air conditioner com... Read Article

December 16, 2010: "Ultimately, I wouldn't recommend the Wave," says Chris Chase. "It may be cheap to buy, but its poor reliability and higher-than-expected fuel consumption are big reasons to look elsewhere for a similarly-priced car... Read Article

December 2, 2010: The BMW X3’s reliability record has been average to above-average, reports Chris Chase. Earlier models have had issues with air conditioning and body hardware while newer models have had problems with power equi... Read Article

November 25, 2010: If you can find a sweet deal on a plum Caravan among all the stinky prunes, go for it, and stash the money for that rainy day when the transmission, or some other pricey component, requires attention, says Chris Ch... Read Article