MY Car Reviews is committed to producing clear, useful and responsible automotive content. This policy explains how we research, write, review, update and correct the information published on our website.
Our Responsibility to Readers
Our goal is to help readers make better-informed vehicle decisions. We aim to present automotive information accurately, clearly and fairly, while separating editorial judgment from advertising, affiliate relationships and other commercial considerations.
What Guides Our Editorial Work
These principles apply across car reviews, buying guides, reliability coverage, used-car advice, SUV content and truck research.
Accuracy
We aim to verify important facts and distinguish documented information from opinion or interpretation.
Independence
Commercial relationships should not determine our editorial conclusions or vehicle recommendations.
Transparency
We aim to disclose material relationships, limitations and important context that may affect how content is understood.
Practicality
Our coverage focuses on information that matters to real buyers and owners, including reliability, costs and usability.
How We Research Automotive Content
Primary and Authoritative Sources
When available and relevant, our research may use manufacturer specifications, owner manuals, recall information, technical service information, government databases and other authoritative automotive sources.
Independent Automotive Data
Reliability, ownership and comparison articles may also consider reputable third-party reliability studies, repair-cost data, longevity research, owner-reported information and established automotive publications.
Model-Year Specific Research
Vehicle reliability can change significantly between generations, engines and individual model years. Where relevant, we aim to research the specific powertrain, generation and production year rather than relying only on a brand’s general reputation.
Source Attribution
When factual claims depend materially on outside research, we aim to identify or link to the supporting source where appropriate.
How We Approach Vehicle Reviews
Research-Based Evaluation
Not every article on MY Car Reviews represents a hands-on road test. Some content is based on research, specifications, reliability data, ownership information and comparisons.
We aim to make the nature of the evaluation clear rather than implying hands-on testing when no such testing occurred.
Factors We Consider
- Reliability and known problems
- Engine and transmission history
- Maintenance and repair costs
- Comfort and practicality
- Performance and drivability
- Fuel economy and ownership costs
- Safety and available technology
- Resale value and overall value
Hands-On Testing
When MY Car Reviews conducts or relies on direct vehicle testing, we aim to describe relevant testing conditions and distinguish observed experience from manufacturer claims or third-party data.
Our separate Review & Testing Methodology page explains how we evaluate reliability, performance, ownership costs and overall vehicle value.
Advertising, Affiliate Links & Commercial Relationships
Editorial Decisions
Our editorial conclusions are intended to reflect our research and evaluation rather than the commercial interests of manufacturers, advertisers or other business partners.
Affiliate Links
Some pages may contain affiliate links. If a reader makes a purchase or completes another qualifying action through such a link, MY Car Reviews may receive compensation.
Affiliate compensation should not change the price paid by the reader unless explicitly stated.
Sponsored Content
Sponsored or paid content, when accepted, should be clearly identified so readers can distinguish it from independent editorial material.
Manufacturer Vehicles or Access
If a manufacturer, dealer or other third party provides vehicle access, travel, products or other material support relevant to an article, we aim to disclose that relationship when it could reasonably influence a reader’s understanding of the content.
What Happens When Information Changes
Automotive information changes frequently. Recalls are issued, specifications change, reliability data grows and manufacturers release updated models.
Review
We review reported errors and significant new information relevant to our published content.
Correct
If a material factual error is confirmed, we aim to correct the article as soon as reasonably practical.
Update
Important articles may be refreshed as new model years, recalls, reliability information or ownership data becomes available.
Readers are encouraged to contact us with the article URL, the information they believe is incorrect and any supporting source that may help us review the issue.
AI and Automated Tools
Editorial Assistance
MY Car Reviews may use software, automation or artificial intelligence tools to assist with tasks such as research organization, drafting support, formatting, data processing or editorial workflows.
Such tools are not intended to replace editorial responsibility. Published content should be reviewed for relevance, clarity and factual accuracy before publication.
No Fabricated Experience
We do not intend to present generated or simulated descriptions as first-hand vehicle testing. If an article is research-based rather than based on direct driving experience, the content should not imply otherwise.
Verification Still Matters
Important factual claims should be checked against appropriate sources. Automated tools may make mistakes and should not be treated as authoritative sources on their own.
Authors, Editors & Responsibility
Author Attribution
Articles should identify the responsible author or editorial contributor whenever practical so readers can understand who produced the content.
Author Expertise
Writers may focus on particular areas such as vehicle reliability, used cars, buying guides, SUVs or trucks. Author pages can provide additional information about their role and areas of coverage.
Editorial Review
Important content may undergo additional review for structure, sourcing, clarity or factual consistency before publication or during later updates.
Questions About Our Editorial Standards?
If you believe an article contains an error, requires an update or raises a concern about our editorial standards, contact MY Car Reviews and include the relevant page URL and details.