I've never been a big fan of what they think or report. But I didn't expect to see them contradict themselves on the same cars.
Because of the VW buyback and damages payment we are looking for a new station wagon, BUT truly a wagon, not a crossover and certainly not an SUV. So I have few choices.
We like the size of the Volvo V60 which is just the wagon version of the S60. Well the S60 is "recommended" with rating of 77. The wagon version is listed as only a 60 rating and obviously not recommended. Go figure.
Also after showing better than normal reliability in all areas they give it a worse than average reliability rating overall.....HUH?
Ratings for VW Golf wagons, sedans and the Jetta line up are also quite contradictory although most components are exactly the same. As I said never gave them much credit and a close look confirms my doubts about them.