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s Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. How are cars holding up? The reliability history charts, included on each car model page on CR.org, give you the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. (To find our ratings and reliability information, go to our main Cars page and select a vehicle by make and model.) The reliability data comes from our Auto Reliability Surveys of Consumer Reports members. In all, we received responses on over 329,000 vehicles in our latest surveys, detailing 2000 to 2020 models. Consumer Reports members reported on any problems they had...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. The number of car ads accelerates to a frenzy as summer fades into fall because dealerships need to make room for the newest model year vehicles. Big rebates and low-interest financing offers can tempt shoppers to make a quick deal for a leftover 2020 car, but there are a few key points that shoppers should consider before buying one. “The fall is always an exciting time in the automotive world, with brand-new models arriving at dealerships and outgoing cars on big discount,” says Todd Young, automotive pricing analyst at...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports receives a wide range of questions from enthusiasts and industry looking for a deeper understanding of the methodology used in our latest car reliability survey. Here we present answers to common questions to show the thought process and science behind the colorful ratings that decorate the car model pages and influence purchases. How Does CR Get Its Reliability Information? Where Is the Data From? Consumer Reports obtains its reliability data from an Auto Questionnaire that is sent to Consumer Reports members. In all, we received responses on over...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. How are cars holding up? The reliability history charts, included on each car model page on CR.org, give you the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. (To find our ratings & reliability information go to our main Cars page and select a vehicle by make and model). The reliability data comes from our annual auto reliability survey of Consumer Reports members. In all, we received responses on over 420,000 vehicles in our latest survey, detailing 2000 to 2019, and some early introduced 2020 models. Consumer Reports members reported on any...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Tires may all look the same, but just as there can be dramatic differences in their performance, there can be variations in the tire-buying experience. A large-scale survey conducted by Consumer Reports on the tire purchase and installation process shows that CR members tend to be an informed group who place a priority on all-weather grip, brand, and price. And, the survey shows, they experienced a range of satisfaction when it comes to tire retailers, particularly when looking...