A study conducted by the extended service contract administrator Warrantech based on claims history revealed which vehicles were the most reliable for their categories in 2009.

Among the models listed are those that come from Fords, Hondas and Volkswagens. In particular, Warrantech cited the (1) Asian brands: Honda Pilot and CR-V crossovers and Civic small car; (2) Domestics: Ford Ranger and F-150 pickups and Escape crossover; and (3) European brands: Volkswagen Beetle and Jetta and Passat sedans. Jeanine Folz, senior vice president of insurance services at Warrantech, of Bedford, Tex., clarified that the results included several model years. She said that the more reliable vehicles require less insurance reserves because they break down less frequently. Another thing is that when they do break down, they cost less to repair. Citing proprietary data, Warrantech did not give a specific example of the cost savings at wholesale or retail. Folz added that since dealerships set retail prices for the service contracts, there are other factors to pricing besides reliability.

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