Articles

Barometers, practical guides, international comparisons and news on car reliability. A growing selection of our French coverage, translated into English.

Practical Guides

Ford: Fiesta, Focus, Kuga... What Does the Roadworthiness Test Show?

What does official UTAC-OTC data say about Ford? Retest rates by model, comparison with other brands, recalls and the view from abroad.

22 October 2026 · 5 min read

Practical Guides

Clio, 208 or C3: Which City Car Does Best at the Roadworthiness Test?

A comparison of France's three best-selling city cars based on official UTAC-OTC data: retest rates, national ranking, recalls and used prices.

19 October 2026 · 6 min read

Barometers & Studies

Dacia: Is a Budget Car Less Reliable? What the Roadworthiness Test Shows

Sandero, Duster, Logan... What does France's official UTAC-OTC data say about Dacia? Retest rates by model, comparison and recalls.

16 October 2026 · 6 min read

Barometers & Studies

Toyota: Does Its Reliability Reputation Hold Up at the Roadworthiness Test?

What does France's official UTAC-OTC data say about Toyota? Retest rates by model, comparison with other brands, and recalls.

10 October 2026 · 6 min read

Practical Guides

Peugeot 307 and 1007: What Does the Roadworthiness Test Show?

Two 2000s Peugeots still much sought after second-hand: retest rates, national ranking and recalls, based on official UTAC-OTC data.

6 October 2026 · 4 min read

Barometers & Studies

Lancia: What Do the APK and Roadworthiness Test Data Show?

A rare sight in France these days, Lancia is still on the road in the Netherlands. APK pass rates and French data, model by model.

4 October 2026 · 4 min read

Barometers & Studies

Is Seat Reliable? What the APK and Roadworthiness Test Data Show

APK pass rates in the Netherlands and retest rates in France, model by model, across the Seat range.

1 October 2026 · 5 min read

Barometers & Studies

Is Hyundai Reliable? What the Data Shows Across Three Markets

Dutch APK, French roadworthiness test and British MOT pass rates — the model-by-model detail across the Hyundai range.

29 September 2026 · 6 min read

Barometers & Studies

Is Opel Reliable? What the APK and Roadworthiness Test Data Show

APK pass rates in the Netherlands and retest rates in France, model by model, across the Opel range.

25 September 2026 · 6 min read

Barometers & Studies

Is Mini Reliable? What the Roadworthiness Test Shows

A premium, lifestyle brand, Mini has a more mixed reliability reputation than mainstream marques. Here's what France's official roadworthiness test data shows.

23 September 2026 · 4 min read

Barometers & Studies

Is Mazda the Most Reliable Brand at France's Roadworthiness Test?

Once brands with too small a sample are excluded, Mazda comes out on top of the French ranking by retest rate. The model-by-model detail, plus a look at the Dutch APK data.

20 September 2026 · 6 min read

Barometers & Studies

Is Honda Really as Reliable as Its Japanese Reputation?

Honda has a near-legendary reputation for mechanical reliability. Here's what France's official roadworthiness test data shows, model by model.

16 September 2026 · 5 min read