Lexus has been ranked Britain’s number one car manufacturer again, this time in the nation’s biggest survey of car reliability, the 2014 Which? Car Survey.

Having received feedback on more than 58,000 cars, the survey placed Lexus – the UK and Europe’s fastest-growing premium marque – taking top spot with an average brand score of 88%, 10 points higher than the test average.

A maximum five stars for reliability, an 87% customer score and two Which? “best buy” recommendations sealed the result.

The survey success follows its 12th top manufacturer ranking in the What Car?/JD Power customer satisfaction survey.

Announcing the result, Which? Car Guide said: “If you want a luxury car, you might not have to opt for something German. Lexus drivers sing the praises of this brand – and they get fault-free motoring.”