Some people claim that the worst investment a person can make is a vehicle. And because the value of a car plunges in the thousands within the first year, many motorists are deciding to buy used vehicles.

Consumer Reports has put cars through rigorous testing to determine the cars that are the most efficient and reliable.

The top-rated cars are manufactured from Japanese automakers. These are Toyota, Honda and Subaru. These cars are excellent and retain their value.

Toyota’s cars at the top of the list are the Highlander, Rav-4, and Corolla. Also, the Lincoln Town Car and the Buick Lacrosse are rated high.

On the top of the worst list is the Nissan Armada SUV. Consumer Reports feel it isn’t reliable in the long run. Also, it is pricey just to fill it up.

Other cars on the worst list are the Pontiac G6, Chevy Blazer, Saturn Relay, Buick Rendevous, and Volkswagen Touareg.

When buying any used car, motorists need to purchase an auto warranty to ensure that they don’t have to pay unnecessary repair costs. Although lists help buyers make informed decisions, they don’t make any guarantees.