Used-car reliability scores that don't sugarcoat it
Auto Savage scores any used vehicle from public complaints, NHTSA recalls, and Technical Service Bulletins, then walks you through a driveway inspection checklist before you buy. Get a free, brutally honest reliability roast and a negotiation script you can read to the seller.
How Auto Savage works
Enter the year, make, and model of the used car you're considering.
Auto Savage researches public complaints, recalls, and TSBs to score engine, transmission, steering & suspension, electrical, and maintenance cost reliability.
Run the driveway inspection checklist — look, listen, and feel for the known issues Auto Savage flags.
Finalize the roast: get an adjusted reliability score, localized repair cost estimates, a market value range, and a sarcastic negotiation script.
What you get
Reliability scores from 0–100 across five subsystems, plus an overall score.
A driveway inspection checklist tailored to the vehicle's known failure points.
NHTSA safety recalls and manufacturer Technical Service Bulletins.
Localized repair cost estimates based on your local labor rate.
A ready-to-read negotiation script so you never overpay for a shitbox.
Auto Savage
Create a score for used vehicles based on public information and known issues. Also a walkthrough on things to check for during your inspection.