April 30, 2009: Due to the Lancer’s relatively low sales volume, there isn’t a lot of solid information available about its reliability, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. “Based on what data it has, Consumer Reports gives t... Read Article

April 23, 2009: 2004 BMW X3 3.0i; photo by Paul Williams. Click image to enlarge Related articles on Autos First Drive: 2007 BMW X3 First Drive: 2007 BMW X3 Test Drive: 2008 BMW X3 3.0si Test Drive: 2007 BMW X3 Test Drive: 2004 BMW X3 3.0i Manufacturer's web site BMW Canada Join Autos's Facebook group Follow Autos on Twitter By Chris Chase Find this vehicle in Autos’s... Read Article

April 16, 2009: “The SRX’s reliability is about mid-pack in the luxury SUV field,” says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase, ”...slightly better, perhaps, than a first-generation BMW X5 and much better than a Mercedes ML-Class, b... Read Article

April 9, 2009: Put away your prejudices about domestic sedans, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. “You will have a very hard time finding a used family sedan to beat this Ford’s combination of low resale values, solid relia... Read Article

April 2, 2009: 2001 Mazda Protégé. Click image to enlarge Related articles on Autos Test Drive: 2001 Mazda Protégé Test Drive: 2002 Mazda Protégé5 Test Drive: 2003 Mazda Protégé5 Test Drive: 2003 Mazdaspeed Protégé Manufacturer's web site Mazda Canada Join Autos's Facebook group Follow Autos on Twitter B... Read Article

March 26, 2009: So far, the Honda Fit’s reliability has been very good, with only “a couple of minor things to look out for,” reports Contributing Editor Chris Chase. However, resale values are high, so don’t expect any cheap d... Read Article

March 12, 2009: 2004 Volvo S60 SE; photo by Greg Wilson. Click image to enlarge Manufacturer's web site Volvo Cars Canada Join the official Autos Facebook group By Chris Chase Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads The Volvo S60 was the second model to sport the brand’s latest styling cues, and while it and the S80 (which was redesigned three years earlier) were signific... Read Article

February 19, 2009: Reliability-wise, the Equinox and Torrent suffered from various maladies, including manifold gasket leaks, fuel pump issues, creaking suspension and water leaks. Contributing Editor Chris Chase recommends looking for on... Read Article

February 12, 2009: 2006 model year and later Spectras, both sedans and hatchbacks, are more trouble-free than 2005 models, advises Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. Low resale values, and hence, low used prices, make the Spectra an attrac... Read Article

February 5, 2009: Generally speaking, later Focuses are much more dependable than earlier Focuses, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. “I’d suggest a 2005 model or newer if you’re looking for a dependable daily driver,” he reco... Read Article

January 15, 2009: For the most part, the reliability of used Lexus RX models has been “strong” but “there have been a couple of hiccups,” reports Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. Still, the RX is “definitely one of the better ... Read Article

January 8, 2009: They’re pricier than other compacts, but 2002-2007 Subaru Impreza models offer more, says Contributing Editor Chris Chase, such as all-wheel drive and good reliability. But be wary of hard-driven performance models and... Read Article

December 17, 2008: While generally reliable, some second-generation Acura TLs suffered from automatic transmission issues that affected many Honda/Acura vehicles, reports Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. Unless this has been taken care of... Read Article