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Khatir Soltani
Protégez-Vous magazine, in collaboration with the Automobile Protection Association, last week published a list of the top 10 best and worst vehicles when it comes to preventing rust. Here they are:

Best
  1. Audi A3, A4, S4;
  2. Volkswagen Golf, GTI, Jetta, Beetle, Rabbit, Passat, Passat CC;
  3. Volvo S40, V50, V70, CX70, S60;
  4. BMW 3 Series;
  5. MINI Cooper, Countryman;
  6. Honda Civic, Accord, Fit, CR-V, Odyssey, as well as Acura CSX and TL;
  7. Toyota Camry, Corolla, FJ Cruiser, Highlander, Matrix, Prius, RAV4, 4Runner, Sienna, Solara, Venza, Yaris;
  8. Mercedes-Benz B-Class, C-Class;
  9. Hyundai Accent, Elantra, Entourage, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tuscon;
  10. Kia Forte, Magentis, Optima, Rondo, Sedona, Spectra, Sportage.

Worst
  1. Mazda3, Mazda5, Tribute, MPV;
  2. Jeep TJ, Wrangler;
  3. Ford Focus, Escape, Explorer;
  4. Saturn Relay, Vue;
  5. Buick RendezVous, Terraza;
  6. Suzuki Swift, XL7;
  7. Nissan Altima, Maxima, Sentra;
  8. GMC Terrain;
  9. Pontiac G5, Montana, Torrent, Wave;
  10. Chevrolet Cobalt, Equinox, Uplander, Aveo.

Source: protegez-vous.ca
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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As a car enthusiast, he tests and compares vehicles from different categories through the eyes of the consumer, ensuring relevant and objective reviews.
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