German cars have a reputation for expensive maintenance, while Japanese cars are associated with almost the opposite. There is evidence behind that difference: Consumer Reports‘ long-term cost analysis places several European luxury brands—including Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche—among the more expensive manufacturers as vehicles age. RepairPal illustrates the gap more simply, estimating roughly $968 in … Read more
Twenty years ago, comparing Korean and Japanese car reliability wasn’t particularly difficult. Toyota and Honda had already accumulated decades of durability evidence. Hyundai and Kia were improving quickly, but were still trying to escape their reputation for inexpensive cars with inconsistent quality. That comparison no longer works. Modern Hyundai and Kia vehicles can offer excellent … Read more
Japanese cars have been associated with longevity for so long that the claim is often repeated without evidence. In 2026, however, we have some unusually strong data. iSeeCars analyzed more than 395 million vehicles to estimate their probability of reaching 250,000 miles. Toyota, Lexus, Honda and Acura occupied 25 of the top 27 positions. That … Read more