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So , they just replace parts because customers are demanding it?

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Wojciech

In Reply to: RE: look up the complaints about the 10-spd automatic posted by samstone on September 04, 2024 at 12:13:12

Why the pioneer of a modern manufacturing and the most experienced car company in the world can't match the quality of Japanese and German automakers? Why? Do you know the answer?

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One last point... - samstone 12:16:49 09/05/24 (1)
Basically it's called "outsourcing". The same company makes transmissions for Ford, GM, Toyota. The days of automakers manufacuring their own components are long gone. When I go to the parts counter to get say a fuel injector for a GM it reads "Made In Germany" on the box. So maybe the domestic cars reliability is because of using those 'fine' German parts???
- RE: One last point... - AbeCollins 11:55:35 09/06/24 (0)
  My 1983 and 2003 VW GTi's were a blast to drive but both developed annoying rattles and squeaks early on. My BMW's were fun too but so many recalls for stupid things like water getting into the tail lights, high pressure fuel pump failures, and guaranteed plastic water pump failure around 50K miles. Same for the Oil Filter housing that leaks oil around 50K miles. The key with these German cars (IMHO) is to sell them before the Warranty or Certified Pre-Owned Warranty expires. Our Toyotas and Hondas have been much more reliable over the years but I have to admit they're pretty boring to drive. I bought a 2024 Subaru with that boxer engine and CVT. It's my first ever Subaru. Fingers crossed.
RE: So , they just replace parts because customers are demanding it? - samstone 12:01:22 09/05/24 (0)
Nope. We certainly don't at any dealer I have worked for.
German automakers? - samstone 12:00:26 09/05/24 (1)
Have you seen where Mercedes and VW rank in the latest Consumer Reports indexing? Both below domestics...
- Uh , at least I know now whom to ask - Wojciech 14:25:43 09/05/24 (0)
  What car to buy once I save up the pennies. My friend bought VW Jetta sport and the car spent most of its time in dealership service. They traded it for VW van and it wasn't much better so they ended up with Buick SUV. A really nice car actually but they make it sound like they are driving a grandma's vehicle. What a loss of prestige..
  Handyman and a cleaning lady couple -the essence of Polish community in USA.
Nope. NHTSA won't recommend a recall unless there's a safety issue. - ghost of olddude55 09:15:10 09/05/24 (1)
In this case, catastrophic engine failure. Could leave you stranded on, say, an interstate highway in the path of an onrushing 18-wheeler.
There's a lot of wiggle room in the term "safety issue" also, as far as NHTSA is concerned. GM cars from the Aughts and Teens are notorious for rusting rear brake lines and rusted fuel lines. No recall.
And, NHTSA doesn't have the authority to order a recall. It can tell the car maker to recall the vehicles but the car maker can refuse, drag everything out in court. Jeep did this about 10 years ago involving an issue with trailer hitches.

The blissful counterstroke-a considerable new message.
- Not every recall is for safety issues... - samstone 12:13:05 09/05/24 (0)
  There are actually many types of recalls. Safety, Emissions, Customer Satisfaction, Updates, Extended Warranties...

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