Sawicki Motors contributor

Brian Jones

Technical Reviewer — ASE Certified Master Technician & Used-Car Dealer

Brian Jones is an ASE Certified Master Technician, automotive writer, dealership consultant, and used-car dealer with more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. He specializes in creating definitive 'years to avoid' guides to help buyers make informed decisions.

Published research

• Buick Lucerne Years to Avoid: Best & Worst Years by Engine

  If you're shopping for a used Buick Lucerne, 2008 is the year we'd inspect most carefully, while 2010 is the year we'd start looking for first.

• Engine Power Reduced Chevy Equinox: Causes, Codes & How to Fix It

  "Engine Power Reduced" is a warning state, not a diagnosis. See what causes it by year and engine, what codes like P0299 and P1101 actually mean, repair costs, and what to check before buying or driving.

• Chevy Equinox Years to Avoid: Worst Years & Better Alternatives

  The strongest evidence points to certain 2010–2013 Equinox models with the 2.4L engine. Learn what to verify before buying and where to start your search instead.

• Chevy Equinox Timing Chain Problems: Years, Symptoms & Repair Cost

  A source-led look at Chevy Equinox timing-chain concerns, documented 2010–2011 balance-shaft-chain coverage, P0016/P0017 codes, repair costs and what to check before buying.

• Chevy Equinox Reliability: Rating, Problems & Lifespan

  The Chevrolet Equinox has a mixed reliability record. See what the RepairPal data shows, which model years deserve more caution and what to check before buying used.