What Brands are Best for Used Vehicles

When it comes to shopping for used vehicles, some people feel like they’re drowning. There are so many options. Hundreds of models for every year. How do you know what to choose? Are there any cars that are more reliable than others? Any vehicles that keep their value better than others? Are certain makes just better in the used vehicles marketplace? Read on for all the answers from the Thompson Sales Team.

Checking the Consumer Report

A great place to start with your search for used vehicles, the Consumer Report surveys car owners and also tests vehicles. At the end of every year, they put out a report that highlights some of the best and worst used cars. This is often based on a combination of their own findings and owner’s ratings. 

Some of the Worst Used Vehicles

Before we move on to the best used cars, let’s start with what you should definitely avoid. The Jeep Compass from 2013-2015 was rated one of the worst cars in terms of reliability and depreciation of value. It doesn’t survive as many miles as you might want. 2013 Chevrolet Impala also makes the list as a bad option. Volvo and Dodge also continue to lag behind many other used vehicles in terms of reliability. 

Best Used Car Makes

Consistently, Toyota has one of the best reliability ratings in used cars. It should be no surprise that Lexus is often next in terms of reliable used cars because Lexus is Toyota’s luxury brand. For some reason, these cars keep their value better than most other vehicles. They also tend to get decent gas mileage for their vehicle categories. Plus, they continue to run well at higher mileages. Buicks also made it pretty high on the list. They were the highest performing American company in the used car market. Subaru, BMW, Kia, Infiniti, and Honda round out the top contenders for the best used car makes. 

Pick Out the Perfect Car for You and Your Family

Few Springfield, MO car dealerships have the range of vehicles available at Thompson Sales. We offer everything from brand new vehicles with great financing options to affordable and reliable used vehicles. We always have a stock of highly rated used vehicles for our customers. From pre-owned Toyotas to used Kias to certified pre-owned Buicks, we have some of the best used cars available today on the market. If you are looking for something new, we have you covered there too. Make Thompson Sales your go-to stop for your next vehicle. We will take a trade-in and get you set up with the vehicle that meets your needs. If you feel like reaching out, feel free to give us a call at (417) 763-6811.