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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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
Used Honda HR-V years comparison showing best years to buy and high-risk years to avoid
Model-Year Guides

Best Honda HR-V Years to Buy and Years to Avoid

The Honda HR-V became popular because it is practical, fuel-efficient, easy to drive in cities,…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Honda HR-V-style SUV and Toyota Corolla Cross-style SUV shown side by side for a used small SUV comparison
Comparisons

Honda HR-V vs Toyota Corolla Cross: Which to Buy?

The Honda HR-V vs Toyota Corolla Cross decision should not start with brand loyalty. It…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Used Mazda3 sedan and hatchback with trim comparison and buying checklist cues.
Trim Guides

Best Mazda 3 Trims to Buy Used: Preferred, Premium, Carbon, or Turbo?

The mazda 3 trims lineup can look straightforward until you start shopping used listings. Trim…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Mazda3-style sedan and hatchback with subtle reliability and ownership cost cues
Reliability

Mazda3 Reliability: Ownership Costs, Common Problems, and Used-Buy Risk

The Mazda3 is one of the stronger used compact cars for buyers who want more…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Mazda3-style compact sedan and hatchback used-car buying illustration with reliability and inspection cues
Model-Year Guides

Mazda 3 Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy Used

The mazda 3 years to avoid are mostly older, poorly maintained, rusty, early-generation, or first-year…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Mazda 3 and Toyota Corolla style compact cars compared for used-car buyers
Comparisons

Mazda 3 vs Toyota Corolla: Better Drive or Better Value?

The Mazda3 vs Toyota Corolla decision is better framed as efficiency and practicality versus driving…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Mazda3-style compact car beside Honda Civic-style compact car for a used compact car comparison
Comparisons

Mazda 3 vs Honda Civic: Better Used Compact Car?

The Mazda 3 vs Honda Civic decision is not just about which compact car looks…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Mazda CX-5-style compact SUV with trim comparison and used-buying checklist icons
Trim Guides

Mazda CX-5 Trim Levels: Best Trims to Buy Used

Mazda CX-5 trim levels can get confusing because the names changed across model years. A…

By Haris Bin Amjad
Mazda CX-5-style compact SUV with ownership cost and reliability icons
Reliability

Mazda CX-5 Reliability and Cost to Own: Used Buyer Guide

Mazda CX-5 reliability is one of the reasons this compact SUV belongs on a used-car…

By Haris Bin Amjad