Us Brits are always looking for the next best deal – and nabbing a used car at a cut price is the perfect starting point.
But which one should you use and how sure can you be of its reliability? According to William Fletcher, a car expert and CEO of car.co.uk, there is one model that stands above the rest when choosing your next used motor.
Speaking exclusively to us, William singled out the Toyota Yaris as his number one pick. He highlighted its durability and Toyota’s long warranties on the cars.
He explained: "The humble Toyota Yaris, the 58th most popular car model in the UK, is one of the most reliable cars on British roads, with thousands of owners reporting zero faults in a given year. Backed by Toyota’s reputation for durability, the Yaris benefits from simple, well-proven engineering and is highly dependable.
“Repair costs are typically low, it sits in modest insurance groups, and Toyota’s warranty can extend up to 10 years when serviced within the network - making it one of the safest bets for hassle-free, affordable motoring.”
William isn’t the only motoring expert to commend the Yaris as a great car, with a car mechanic who regularly posts on YouTube also praising it.
Professional mechanic David Long, also known as the Car Wizard, talked in one video about the best cars for new drivers.
On why the Yaris was ideal, the American technician said: “These easily get good miles per gallon in the city and on the highway, but the key thing is that good economy in the city.
“If your kid is going to college three miles from home, they're probably not going to be on the highway much and they'll still get good fuel economy.
"These are very cute cars, I see them a lot and think that it's a really neat-looking car and it's reliable. You can get these for about $4,000 to $5,000 (£3,050 to £3,815), and those ones will be in really good shape. Plus they come in manual or automatic, whichever is the preference.”
Drivers in the UK can pick up a used Toyota Yaris for around £1,500 with a good third generation example selling from between £2,500 to £3,000 depending on specification.
As of 2023, RRG reported that just over 715,000 Yarises had been sold in the UK between 1999 and 2022, making it one of the most popular small cars on sale in Britain. The Yaris has seen many famous variations including, most spectacularly, the GR Yaris hot hatchback.
