It's pouring with rain. The children are complaining. You're in the middle of nowhere and smoke is erupting from beneath your bonnet as you wait for the AA man to arrive.
It's a situation many of us have been in (Alfa Romeo drivers in particular will know what I'm talking about) and it's certainly no fun when your car decides to grind to a halt on the hard shoulder of the M6.
Luckily, Warranty Direct have compiled a list of the ten most reliable family cars, based on data they have collated on cars aged between three and five years old. So, if it's reliable family motoring you're looking for, take a gander at the list below and click through to see similar cars for sale on BuyYourCar.co.uk.
10. Peugeot 308
2007 onwards
Most common reason for claim: Electrical
Largest claim: £728.80
Break down rate (%): 16
9. Nissan Qashqai
2007 onwards
Most common reason for claim: Electrical
Largest claim: £1,066.00
Break down rate (%): 16
Used Nissan Qashqais for sale.
8. Ford Mondeo
2007 onwards
Most common reason for claim: Electrical
Largest claim: £1,130.80
Break down rate (%): 15
7. Ford C-Max
2007 onwards
Most common reason for claim: Electrical
Largest claim: £828.90
Break down rate (%): 14
6. Toyota Prius
2003-2009
Most common reason for claim: Axle and Suspension
Largest claim: £3,257.87
Break down rate (%): 12
5. Toyota Auris
2007 onwards
Most common reason for claim: Cooling and heating system
Largest claim: £528.22
Break down rate (%): 11
4. Mazda 3
2004-2009
Most common reason for claim: Braking System
Largest claim: £1672.04
Break down rate (%): 10
3. Honda Accord
2002-2008
Most common reason for claim: Engine issues
Largest claim: £1,658.80
Break down rate (%): 10
2. Honda Civic
2006 onwards
Most common reason for claim: Electrical
Largest claim: £980.10
Break down rate (%): 10
1. Toyota Corolla
2001-2007
Most common reason for claim: Axle and Suspension
Largest claim: £1,397.96
Break down rate (%): 7
Used Toyota Corollas for sale.
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