Ever wondered which manufacturers build the most satisfying cars to own? Now that the results of the annual JD Power Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study have been announced you need wonder no more. Each marque was given a score out of 1,000, with points awarded by owners in four catergories: 'vehicle quality and reliability', 'vehicle appeal', 'service satisfaction' and 'ownership costs'.
1. Lexus
2011's victory marked the 11th in a row for Lexus, which scored a total of 845 points, with its IS model also getting top honours in the 'Compact executive car' category
2. Honda
Honda had a strong showing in the JD Power survey once again, with a total 833 of the possible 1,000 points awarded and the Civic also scoring a runner-up spot in the 'lower medium car' class
3. Jaguar
Jaguar finished with the same score as Skoda (825 points), meaning that the two share the final step of the podium
3=. Skoda
Skoda's strong line-up of cars and reliable customers service mean it continues to win fans
5. MINI
WIth 822 points MINI earned itself fifth place in the 2011 JD Power Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study
6. Mercedes-Benz
Sixth place and 821 points show that Mercedes is back on track when it comes to ownership satisfaction
7. BMW
Closely behind Mercedes is arch-rival BMW with 817 points
8. Audi
With 812 points Audi joined premium rivals Mercedes, BMW, Jaguar and Lexus in the top 10
9. Volvo
Volvo finished ninth in the 2011 JD Power survey with 811 points
10. Alfa Romeo
Proving that reliability issues are a thing of the past, Alfa Romeo took the final spot in the top 10, beating the likes of Toyota, Volkswagen, Nissan and Ford