How Reliable are Used Cars?
You're shopping around for your next car and have decided that a used car might be for you but you have one question. Are used cars reliable?
When choosing a used car, reliability is at the top of your list regarding car priorities as it means it will run for longer and require fewer repairs. And, while buying a used car from a stranger may run some risks, choosing to purchase a used car from a trusted source, can guarantee you a high-quality used car that will make your motoring worry-free.
You can easily buy a reliable used car as long as you do some research beforehand and just because a car has been used before, doesn't mean it's more likely for something to go wrong.
Chapelhouse offers a great range of used cars varying from small but fun city cars all the way up to electric, family-friendly SUVs and we go to great lengths to ensure that our used cars will keep you in good stead, from when we run the first history checkup to it being driven off our forecourt.
We are also proud main dealers for Kia, Suzuki and MG, all of which landed in the top 10 for the WhatCar? Most Reliable Cars for 2022.

2023 Suzuki Swift
SZ-L Dualjet MHEV 1.2
£12,295
Was £12,495
£200
PM PCP
25,254 MILES
1.2
Petrol
Manual
5 door
£195 Road Tax
60.1 Mpg
Perfect as a First Car
2024 Renault Captur
Techno TCe 1.0
£12,850
Was £13,995
£222
PM PCP
39,215 MILES
1.0
Petrol
Manual
5 door
£195 Road Tax
47.9 Mpg
New In Stock - Contact Us Today!
2024 Suzuki Swift
Motion MHEV 1.2
£14,295
Was £16,995
£226
PM PCP
7,382 MILES
1.2
Petrol
Manual
5 door
£195 Road Tax
61.4 Mpg
Low Mileage - Great Condition
2019 Nissan Qashqai
N-Connecta DIG-T 1.3
£9,995
Was £11,995
£200
PM HP
36,813 MILES
1.3
Petrol
Manual
5 door
£195 Road Tax
40.4 Mpg
Perfect Family Car
2023 Vauxhall Corsa
GS 1.2
£11,295
Was £12,845
£189
PM PCP
14,400 MILES
1.2
Petrol
Manual
5 door
£195 Road Tax
52.3 Mpg
Low Running Costs
2025 MG 3 Hybrid+
Trophy HEV Auto 1.5
£15,850
Was £21,245
£219
PM PCP
2,616 MILES
1.5
Hybrid
Automatic
5 door
£195 Road Tax
64.2 Mpg
Ex-Demo - Excellent Spec!
2020 Volkswagen Polo
Match TSi 1.0
£13,980
Was £14,599
£289
PM HP
21,000 MILES
1.0
Petrol
Manual
5 door
£200 Road Tax
50.4 Mpg
Low Mileage - Great Condition
2019 Kia Picanto
Wave 1.0
£8,695
Was £12,468
£177
PM HP
24,660 MILES
1.0
Petrol
Manual
5 door
£195 Road Tax
49.6 Mpg
Low Running Costs
2025 MG ZS Hybrid+
Trophy HEV Auto 1.5
£21,495
Was £25,790
0 MILES
1.5
Hybrid
Automatic
5 door
£195 Road Tax
55.4 Mpg
Ex-Demo - Excellent Spec!
2020 Kia Sportage
GT-Line ISG 1.6
£14,495
Was £15,695
39,000 MILES
1.6
Petrol
Manual
5 door
£195 Road Tax
34.9 Mpg
New In Stock - Contact Us Today!
2022 MG ZS
Exclusive TGDi Auto 1.0
£13,797
Was £13,995
£227
PM PCP
25,000 MILES
1.0
Petrol
Automatic
5 door
£195 Road Tax
39.2 Mpg
High Spec Model
2023 Suzuki Swift
SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT 1.2
£15,996
Was £12,333
£296
PM PCP
10,871 MILES
1.2
Petrol
Automatic
5 door
£195 Road Tax
55.4 Mpg
Low Mileage - Great Condition
Used Cars at Chapelhouse
See our great range of used cars, available for you to test drive and drive away now!
Used CarsAll of our used cars come with a minimum 6 months service and if it hasn't been serviced in the last 6 months, the car will be serviced before being delivered, meaning that it arrives in the best condition possible, ready for many miles of happy motoring.
We also offer a minimum of 9 months MOT on all of our used vehicles so you can be sure that the car you're driving away is road worthy and has been checked by fully trained and qualified technicians.
Every used car at Chapelhouse also comes with free MOT for life as standard so you can keep motoring without worry, for longer.
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As a nice gesture that doesn't really have an effect on the reliability of a used car, all or our cars are valeted before delivery, just because it's nice to have that new car feel, even if the car isn't new!
Why Chapelhouse?
Find out even more reasons why you should choose Chapelhouse for your next car!
Why Chapelhouse
If you are looking for extra peace of mind, you can opt for choosing an Approved Used car. These often come with additional car manufacturer guarantees and benefits. We offer a great range of Suzuki Approved Used which come with great benefits including in-depth car checks, extended warranties and return guarantees, in the unlikely event you aren't 100% satisfied.




We have eight Suzuki dealerships across the north-west and our teams are always more than happy to answer any questions you may have about new, used or approved used Suzuki cars.
Find out more about Suzuki Approved Used
Read more about how Suzuki leave you feeling happy with their approved used cars.
Suzuki Approved Used