He saw cars pass by, but that one, he recommends it with your eyes closed: reliable, simple, without unpleasant surprises.
Buying a reliable car, which will last over time, is one of the main criteria of motorists, especially when it comes to a used vehicle. In addition, with recent scandals on certain models – such as massive reminders for defective airbags or fragile engines in certain French brands -, riding in a safe car is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity. But you still have to know how to identify the models that hide faults, which is not given to everyone. Hence the importance of relying on the advice of a professional, like a mechanic. His advice on the strongest models, recurring breakdowns or signs of wear to monitor remain precious. They avoid unpleasant surprises and invest in a good car.
On this subject, many car experts have their favorite models: those they would recommend their eyes closed to their customers. Paul Lucas, an experienced English mechanic, delivered his opinion to Daily Mail : According to him, a particular model represents a “judicious purchase” on occasion, especially for its reliability. It is an American brand car, also marketed in France, and particularly appreciated on the second-hand market for its accessible, well-equipped models and offering good value for money. This brand is Ford, known in particular for the Fiesta and the Focus, two popular cars that have seduced by their versatility, their reasonable maintenance cost and their endurance over time.
The mechanic recommends him the Ford Focus MK1 which he knows very well since he himself has one. He said he bought his car 15 years ago for only 500 pounds, or 585 euros today. Since then, he has never encountered any mechanical problem, thanks to regular maintenance. For him, “A 1.6 -liter Ford Focus MK1 is the best in terms of reliability”. This was produced between 2002 and 2003.
“It was designed before the arrival of all these superfluous gadgets and even allows you to start the car with a real key rather than with a button. I bought mine 15 years ago and I don’t regret anything”he explained. Today, there are still some models from the Ford Focus (early years 200) on the second -hand market at fairly attractive prices: this starts at 1,800 euros up to 6,300 euros depending on the selected finish.
