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Buying a new car can be a stressful experience, especially if you don't have a copy of What Car? to hand, and it's an experience which can be made even more stressful if the car you buy lets you down.

That's where our annual Reliability Survey comes in, where we ask real owners what sort of problems their cars have experienced in the past year. From what went wrong to how much it cost to put right, and how long each car spent off the road, our survey gathers all the data so that we can tell you how reliable, or not, your next car is likely to be.

One brand which has historically done very well on reliability is Toyota, and in the latest issue of What Car? the latest Prius goes up against the Volkswagen Golf to see which model deserves to be the definitive family car. Plus, in our Summer range test, we drive a selection of the latest electric cars until they die to see how far they'll travel in the real world – with some very surprising results.

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The lead car in this month’s first drive section is the new Volvo EX30, while other cars driven or talked about for the first time include:

• Audi Q5
• Bentley Flying Spur
• BYD Dolphin
• Cupra Terramar
• Ford Puma
• Hyundai Santa Fe
• Kia EV3
• Kia EV6
• Maserati Gran Turismo Folgore
• Smart #5
• Peugeot 3008
• Volkswagen ID 7 Tourer
• Volkswagen Transporter
• Volvo XC90

In our advice section, we reveal the plans coming in the Government's Autumn Budget and what they could mean for motorists, plus we test the latest alloy wheel cleaners to see which formula is best to keep your car looking pristine. Then, in our used cars pages, the Fiat 500e and Peugeot e-208 go head-to-head to see which budget electric car best deserves your money, plus we reveal everything you need to know to get the best used Mercedes C-Class.

Our data section makes it easier than ever to find the facts and figures that really count when you're choosing your next car, while the deals pages are filled with the month's top offers from our free New Car Deals service. And as always, our Real MPG tests reveal the fuel economy you can expect in real-world use.

The new issue of What Car? magazine is in shops now, or you can save money with print and digital subscription deals at The Magazine Shop. In fact, if you subscribe now, you can get it delivered to your door and save up to 57% on the cover price of the next six issues with our special offers.

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