Honda boasts cleanest used car history records
New research from carVertical has found that Hondas have the cleanest used car history records of any vehicle manufacturer brand on the market.
A clean history record means the car has never been damaged or written off, its mileage has not been tampered with and it has never been used as a taxi or car-sharing vehicle.
The research found that 72% of second-hand Hondas have clean history records, just ahead of Toyota (70%) and Volvo (70%).
Also scoring highly were Minis (69%), Porsches (69%) and Peugeots (67%), with brands nearer the bottom of the list including Audi (56%) and Mercedes-Benz (59%).
Matas Buzelis from carVertical, said: “A vehicle’s history can highlight potential risks or warning signs for buyers to be aware of. Dishonest sellers often try to mask damage, hide defects and falsify mileage in an effort to maximise their profits. This practice can be more common with more stylish and expensive vehicles as there is more money to be made.
“But with many people dreaming of owning a premium car, there is a risk that buyers prioritise price over due diligence, and look beyond a vehicle’s history in favour of getting what they think is a good deal.
“Unfortunately, once hidden defects start to emerge, owners may face surprise and unexpected costs, with major repairs driving up ownership expenses unpredictably.”
