Haris Bin Amjad

Haris Bin Amjad is the Founder & Editor of CarMerit, where he leads editorial planning, source verification, NHTSA evidence compilation, article quality control, and the development of buyer-facing reliability tools for U.S. used-car shoppers.His work focuses on model-year risks, vehicle reliability, ownership trade-offs, and practical side-by-side comparisons.
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Used Mazda6 sedan being inspected before purchase
Model-Year Guides

Mazda6 Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy

The Mazda6 is a strong used midsize-sedan option for buyers who want sharp handling and…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Used Mazda CX-30 parked on a clean suburban road for a reliability and cost-to-own guide
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Mazda CX-30 Reliability and Cost to Own

The Mazda CX-30 is a sensible used small SUV for the right buyer. It is…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Used Hyundai Elantra sedan with buyer inspection checklist
Model-Year Guides

Hyundai Elantra Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy

The Hyundai Elantra can be a smart used compact sedan, but the model year matters.…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Used Kia Sportage parked for inspection before purchase
Model-Year Guides

Kia Sportage Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy

The Kia Sportage can be a smart used compact SUV, but the wrong year can…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Toyota Corolla Hybrid parked for a used-car inspection
Model-Year Guides

Toyota Corolla Hybrid Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy

The Toyota Corolla Hybrid years to avoid are not simple “bad years.” The better answer…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Used Honda Pilot parked on a suburban road for reliability and cost-to-own guide
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Honda Pilot Reliability and Cost to Own

The Honda Pilot can be a strong used family SUV, but it is not a…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Used Toyota Highlander being inspected for reliability and ownership cost
Reliability

Toyota Highlander Reliability and Cost to Own: What Used Buyers Should Know

The Toyota Highlander can be a strong used midsize family SUV candidate, but the badge…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Three Subaru Crosstrek generations shown for a used-car model-year guide
Model-Year Guides

Subaru Crosstrek Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy

The Subaru Crosstrek years that deserve the strongest caution are 2013 and 2018. They are…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Used Hyundai Tucson model years lined up for a buyer-focused reliability comparison
Model-Year Guides

Hyundai Tucson Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy

The 2016 Hyundai Tucson with the 1.6-liter turbo and seven-speed dual-clutch transmission deserves the strongest…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Used Toyota Prius generations compared for model-year risk and best years to buy
Model-Year Guides

Toyota Prius Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy

Toyota Prius years to avoid are not defined by one complaint total or recall. For…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Used Honda Pilot SUVs from different generations lined up for a model-year risk comparison
Model-Year Guides

Honda Pilot Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy

For a risk-averse buyer, the Honda Pilot years to avoid first are 2003–2004 and 2016.…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Used Toyota Highlander model years parked side by side for comparison
Model-Year Guides

Toyota Highlander Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy

The Toyota Highlander years to avoid are not a simple blacklist. The clearest high-risk choices…

By Haris Bin Amjad