Always buy Japanese (except Nissan)...

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Interestingly my company has a policy on company vehicles to exclude all Japanese and Korean makes, so obviously no Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Kia etc. Also Alfa Romeo, but I can understand that.

Personally, I had a Nissan Qashqai from new for a couple of years which was ok, but it steamed up something chronic. Mechanically it was fine though.

Before that an old L reg import Toyota Celica 2.0l GT which was my favourite ever car in the entire world. It was awesome. Had a new CV boot and wheel bearing just after I bought it, but other than that was utterly bombproof.