Top 7 Things to Look for When Buying an Eco-Friendly Car

When purchasing a new car it can sometimes be difficult to gauge reliability because often you are dealing with a new car year which has not had enough time on the streets to identify both its weaknesses and strengths. However, a lot can be said by looking at the vehicles reliability reports from years before. For this reason it is always a good idea to check on the consumer reports of each vehicle you are considering through such sites as Consumer Reports, Edmunds, BrandIntel, and Intellichoice. For 2009, Consumer Reports has chosen the Honda Civic, Toyota Echo, Scion xB, and Toyota Corolla as a few of their top choices for the most reliable small-sized vehicles.