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 Subaru Forester model-year guide showing best years to buy and years to avoid
Model-Year Guides

Best Subaru Forester Years to Buy Used and Which to Avoid

The best years for Subaru Forester are the years that give used buyers the cleanest…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Subaru Forester-style compact SUV with subtle reliability and maintenance checklist visuals for used buyers
Reliability

Subaru Forester Reliability: What Used Buyers Should Know

The Subaru Forester reliability question has a practical answer: yes, it can be worth shortlisting,…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4 style compact SUVs shown side by side for a used SUV comparison
Comparisons

Forester vs RAV4: Which Used Compact SUV Should You Buy?

If you are comparing forester vs rav4 as used compact SUVs, the Toyota RAV4 is…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Best used cars under $20,000 with compact cars, sedans, and SUVs shown as practical buyer options
By Budget

Best Used Cars Under $20,000 to Buy With Confidence

A $20,000 used-car budget can still buy a strong vehicle. But it does not buy…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Best used family cars including a compact SUV, midsize sedan, and small SUV for practical family buyers
By Use Case

Best Used Family Cars: Practical Picks by Family Need

The best used family cars are not always the biggest vehicles. A smart family car…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Reliable used cars shortlist with sedan, compact car, and SUV options
Reliability

Most Reliable Used Cars to Buy: 10 Low-Risk Picks

The most reliable used cars are not just the models with the strongest reputations. They…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Used small SUV buyer guide comparing Honda HR-V and Toyota Corolla Cross
Best Cars

Best Used Small SUVs to Buy: HR-V vs Corolla Cross

The best used small SUVs are not always the models with the longest ranking lists.…

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Two midsize sedans shown side by side for a used Honda Accord vs Toyota Camry buying guide
Best Cars

Best Used Midsize Sedans to Buy: Accord vs Camry First

If you are shopping for the best used midsize sedans, start with the two cars…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Three used compact cars representing Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Mazda3 in a comparison guide.
Best Cars

Best Used Compact Cars to Buy: Civic vs Corolla vs Mazda3

The best used compact cars are not always the newest, cheapest, or highest-rated cars on…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Three used compact SUVs compared for buyers choosing between Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Mazda CX-5
Best Cars

Best Used Compact SUVs to Buy: CR-V vs RAV4 vs CX-5

CR-V vs RAV4 vs CX-5: compare family use, reliability, resale value, cost, and driving feel.…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Modern compact SUV with ownership cost and reliability checklist visuals
Reliability

Honda HRV Reliability and Cost to Own

Honda HRV reliability is strong enough to keep the HR-V on a used compact SUV…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Toyota Corolla Cross-style compact SUV with model-year and recall-check visual cues
Model-Year Guides

Toyota Corolla Cross Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy

The Toyota Corolla Cross years to avoid are not simple “bad years.” The better rule…

By Haris Bin Amjad