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just-auto.com Factsheet on Honda (#)

„Many Japanese automakers have well-earned reputations for dependability and longevity, with production being well quality-controlled. Honda automobiles are well known around the world to be very reliable, with many Hondas going through their lives without needing a single major repair, and many people believe that these cars last "forever" because after 20 years, their [Honda] cars are still running. Honda is headquartered in Tokyo ...“

http://www.just-auto.com/factsheet.aspx?id=205 - Cached

Mazda responds to RX-8 community's anger over leaked video - Autoblog (#)

„The service that I received was beyond awful. At each step of the way they tried everything they could to not repair the car under warranty because they couldn't understand how a clutch could fail at 7500 miles, front rotors (not pads) at 10k miles, catalytic convertor at 20k miles, spark plugs, ignition coils, battery.... A lot of these problems were addressed by the recalls and TSBs but I ran into all of these problems before these notices were created ...“

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/08/04/.../ - Cached

Do The Math: Are You Saving Money Choosing Diesel or Hybrid in a Premium Car? - AutoSpies Auto News (#)

„This article never mentions tax brakes but even with the tax brake the resale value on hybrids is much lower the on regular cars or diesels due to maintenance and repair costs after your warranty expires. So for instance once you final recouped your hybrid investment you will have to fork out approximately $2500 for new batteries. They are spouse to last about 10 years but in reality they last about 6 year to 8 years.“

http://www.autospies.com/news/.../ - Cached

Mazda3 may be vulnerable to break-ins - Autoblog (#)

„Mazda has been aware of and working on this issue since October of 2006, and this month it began installing a "countermeasure" in all Mazda3s being built in Japan. For those who have already had their cars broken into, in some cases Mazda has agreed to install a reinforced door lock assembly and a protective plate to prevent the same break-in from happening again, though it has not offered to repair the dents ...“

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/19/mazda3-may-be-vulnerable-to-break-ins/ - Cached

2007 Volvo C30 Concept unveiled (#)

„sweet i want one! i don't see what everyone is saying about the back it is an amazing car front to back, the inside is pridictable the other '07s have the same interior up front, this new addition to the brand should wake the world or atleast america to the fact that volvo's are a supireir car… i just wish that they hadent been bought buy FORD(fix or repair daily)“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2005/12/27/.../ - Cached

Did you ever wonder what happens at the port to your car after it™s shipped from the factory? - AutoSpies Auto News (#)

„Just because they were trying to repair a car doesn't mean it was going to be sent out to a customer. The repair still has to be inspected afterwards and get approval that it meets BMW's specifications. So we really don't know what the future holds for that MINI with the crushed/repaired roof.“

http://www.autospies.com/news/.../ - Cached

Green Car Congress: Mitsubishi to Introduce Another In-Wheel Electric Concept (#)

„I have heard that the reason GM EV1 didnt go through was the fact that the cars never needed any repair which is where these Big Co's and Dealers make alot of money in replacement parts or even new cars. They are also heavily invested in gas companies. Its no wonder that Toyota and Honda are taking over the market.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/02/ mitsubishi_to_i.html - Cached

2007 European Car of the Year: Ford S-MAX - Autoblog (#)

„over head cam Ford engine was quick and tourqy .what and why is al the running to Asian cars they are costlier and repair prices send them prematurly to to scrap heap. I may be terrible at spelling but I can pick a good car and keep it for many years with liltle up keep only maintence bring Oldsmobile back!“

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/11/13/2007-european-car-of-the-year-ford-s-max/ - Cached

Does a Mercedes REALLY last three times longer than a BMW? - AutoSpies Auto News (#)

„Or, race fanatic buy one of the most reliable cars on the planet, drag race it, smash it, burn tires and transmission - in-and-out of repair shop every week, when other guy buys piece of shit yugoslavian Yugo, and changes oil every 3,000 miles, drives like miss Daisy. Whose car will last longer, you think?“

http://www.autospies.com/news/.../ - Cached

Un-Pimp My Ride [VIDEOS] (#)

„I ve owned several VW s in the past the best car bar none I have had. Not a car ever surpassed you, mileage excellent, easy repair only problem was rust undercarriage. Mileage , well I actually got to eat, I“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/.../ - Cached

Autoblog (#)

„One thing we did find odd is that the airbags did not deploy. Good for the person who ends up buying the car to repair, but potentially bad for the previous driver and passenger. Maybe the impact wasn't as bad as it looks?“

http://www.autoblog.com/category/maybach/ - Cached

Poll: Ford Models Rank Above Toyota and Mercedes Hit Rock Bottom - AutoSpies Auto News (#)

„so yes, YOUR experience is more credible than CR's results, despite the platoon of engineers and statisticians CR employs. and the SEVERAL MILLIONS of car owners who reported their repair issues.“

http://www.autospies.com/news/.../ - Cached

Survey Says: One-Third of US Auto Buyers Likely to Consider Hybrid, Diesel- or Ethanol-fueled Vehicle for Next Car (#)

„In the meantime, one could check out the reliability and repair data at the consumer sites. Presumably a car that gets repaired the least will last the longest.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/04/ survey_says_one.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/04/24

Thar She Blows!: Money Magazine Ranks the Top Five Full Size Sedans - AutoSpies Auto News (#)

„The car with less total cost of ownership might break down twice in 3 years, but cost of those repairs may not exceed the premium of a car that never breaksdown.“

http://www.autospies.com/news/.../ - Cached

Maruti Udyog Introduces Swift Diesel in India (#)

„IF A NEW TYRE CAN BE PUNCTURED ON SMOOTH ROAD LIKE MIRA BHAYANDAR ROAD, THEN HOW CAN EW DRIVE THE CAR ON THE ROADS LIKE GHODBUNDER ROAD WHICH IS UNDER REPAIR 6 MONTHS IN A YEAR?“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/01/ maruti_udyog_in.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2007/01/24

Ford Bold Moves - Episode 27: "Fix Or Repair Daily" finally addressed - Autoblog (#)

„I'm working to put some real numbers around it. Just released the first results from my research, and domestic cars do tend to have higher repair rates:“

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/21/.../ - Cached

Automobile News | Car Reviews | Auto Information (#)

„Tags: car repair , dallas , mercedes “

http://www.articledashboard.com/autos/ - Cached

 

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Posted at March 7, 2007 03:50 PM