Honest John: German car reliability is a myth
Flagging reputation? German cars remain desirable but all is not what it seems Credit: PATRIK STOLLARZ/AFP If your car has developed a fault, or for consumer advice, turn to Honest John by emailing honestadvice@telegraph.co.uk Dependable Deutschland? Owned from new, my 13-year-old BMW 118i has been superb but it’s time for a newer model. Reports of unreliability with the latest 1-series make me wonder whether I should consider something else. I thought about a Mini Cooper, Countryman or Clubman, but the differences are very confusing – and they are also made by BMW. I travel about 6,000...