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Most Reliable 3-Year-Old Cars and SUVs
Below you’ll find our list of the most reliable 3-year-old cars and SUVs we’ve identified based on our Annual Auto Surveys of Consumer Reports members. The vehicles are listed in order of their reliability score within their vehicle category. We also identify when active safety systems, including forward collision warning (FCW), automatic emergency braking (AEB), blind spot warning (BSW), and…
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Most Reliable Used Pickup Trucks
We’ve created this guide to help you find the pickup trucks most likely to fulfill your needs without breaking down and saddling you with repair bills. The vehicles listed below, in alphabetical order, performed well in CR’s road tests when they were new and, according to our surveys of CR members, have above-average reliability. One caveat with used vehicles is…
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Is Microsoft Editor Reliable?
Key Takeaways Microsoft Editor catches most essential errors and helps with inclusiveness. It supports many languages and suggests ways to write more concisely. However, it can be glitchy, miss some glaring mistakes, and sometimes suggest illogical amendments. Many people rely on Microsoft’s AI-powered writing assistant, Microsoft Editor, to identify typos, spelling errors, and grammatical issues. It’s free in Word for…
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Most and Least Reliable Phone Brands
That’s where the reliability and owner satisfaction information from CR’s annual smartphone survey can be a big help. Every year we ask our members about their experience with their phones—the problems they’ve encountered, how long the battery lasts on a single charge, and so on. From 2022 to 2024, CR members shared insights on more than 128,000 smartphones purchased new…
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The Most and Least Reliable Cars, Trucks, and SUVs
New cars, trucks, and SUVs are on a spectrum of reliability. Some models can be predicted to provide years of trouble-free miles while others can be expected to have more than their share of problems. When shopping for a new vehicle, it’s wise to consider options that have earned better-than-average scores in Consumer Reports’ reliability ratings. To predict reliability, Consumer Reports…
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Most Reliable 5-Year-Old Midsized SUVs
Buyers crave the high seating position with a commanding view of the road, all-wheel drive for winter traction, and plentiful cabin and cargo space found in most midsized SUVs. But buying a new SUV can be an expensive proposition, which is why buying a dependable used one can be a great way to save money. There’s always some element of…
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Most and Least Reliable Snow Blower Brands
We have reliability ratings for 11 major brands of gas snow blowers: Ariens, Briggs & Stratton, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Honda, Husqvarna, Power Smart, Simplicity, Toro, Troy-Bilt, and Yardmax. We also have reliability ratings for five major brands of corded electric and battery-powered snow blowers: Ego, Greenworks, Ryobi, Toro, and Snow Joe. CR members can read on for some of the…
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Is It Still Reliable in 2024?
Proton VPN Fast facts Our rating: 4.5 stars out of of 5Pricing: Starts at $4.99 per monthKey features Swiss-protected and open source VPN. Around 8,500 servers across 112 countries. Free version with unlimited data. In 2023, we found Proton VPN to be a well-rounded VPN with its unique, Swiss-based privacy and generous free tier. Based in Switzerland, Proton complies with…
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Most Reliable Central Air Conditioning Systems
Because there are so many variables—including your local climate, your home’s size and design, how the system is installed, and construction of the ductwork—Consumer Reports doesn’t test central air conditioning systems. Instead, we estimate the reliability of major brands on the market by asking our members about their experiences with the AC systems they purchased and had installed. Historically, members…
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Most and Least Reliable Coffee Makers
Based on these survey results, we used a statistical model to give each brand a predicted reliability rating—an estimate of your chances of experiencing problems by the end of the fourth year of ownership. We also give brands an owner satisfaction rating, which is based on the proportion of members who are extremely likely to recommend their coffee maker to…
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