Car Complaints Really Add Up
Despite how reputable the vehicles at places like Boston Toyota Dealership who carry Toyota vehicles, 16% of consumers still had something to complain about regarding their current Toyota vehicle. It might still have something to do with the hefty amount of recalls in the recent years, but on the other hand, the vehicles over at Kentucky Toyota Dealers are still selling quickly enough for most of the brand’s dealerships to keep their doors open. However, Dodge Dealers Alexandria need to be on their toes because Chrysler LLC took home the award for the most complaints by brand, with 4.1 complaints per 100,000 vehicles sold.
These statistics were tabulated by the expert analysts over at Edmunds who noticed that while the NHTSA does a great job of issuing recalls to keep drivers safe, a lot of the complaints that drivers notice on a daily basis seem to fall through the cracks. If you have a complaint about your vehicle, you can fill out an online form or there is even a hotline you can call. The NHTSA works closely with the ODI (Office of Defects Investigation) with regards to the complaints being made. However, most of us have filled out these online generated forms and what one person might claim to be a billing issue someone else might classify as a service issue. Because the filters aren’t foolproof, Edmunds has taken upon themselves the task of sorting through all the complaints to get a true sense of what is going on out there.
Because there are just far too many complaints to read all of them, Edmunds has begun their research as of complaints that were filed after January 1, 2005 and is only paying attention to complaints being made about vehicles made from 2005 and newer. Consumers complain about a wide range of topics, all the way from powertrain complaints, seatbelts, headlights, and everything in between. We are happy to report that November 2010 has had the lowest amount of complaints and represents an 18% decrease compared to September and a 6% decrease compared to October.
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Honda recalls over 10,000 Accord models;
Honda is recalling over 10,000 more Accord models. Models that are sold at PA Mercedes dealerships are not affected by the latest recall. Honda is recalling both the Accord coupe and the Accord sedan. The models that are being recalled are thought to have a defect in the front suspension. Models that are sold at Richmond Mercedes do not have this defect and have not been involved in a recall for some time.
Also check out Mercedes Benz Dealers Alexandria for more high quality models that are well-built and engineered with the latest technology. The NHTSA has said that the front suspension has problems with the bolts that attach the front dampers to the suspension. The Accord V6 and the Honda Pilot may have spindle nuts that are loose as well. There are currently only 10,000 units affected by the recall, which is a small number in comparison to the amount of Honda Accord models on the market.
The software that controls the bolts had a malfunction that resulted in the loosened bolts. Affected models can be fixed at Honda dealerships that will replace the bolts and spindle nuts without charge. The defect was thought to be due to a bug or malfunction in the software that controls the machines that tighten the bolts at the factory. The result of the defect is that Honda Accord models may lose steering control.
The affected models include 2010 and 2011 Accord V6 models and 2011 Honda Pilot models. The dealer will inspect the affected vehicles and the recall began on December 23rd 2010. Those who own the above mentioned models may called Honda at 1-800-999-1009 in order to determine whether their vehicle is affected by the recall. The owners of the affected models may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Hotline to determine whether they need to take their vehicles to the dealership.
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EVs Have A Lot of Growing Up To Do!
It is tough to open up your email or scroll the main website search engines without being bombarded with images of electric vehicles. Many Americans are under the impression that pretty soon all the cars from Volkswagen Santa Ana will be the plug and drive type of powertrain. There are plenty of people out there who think that this would be our ideal vehicle future, but that is a separate argument. There are some major points to clarify so that people are well aware that Volkswagen Orillia will still be supplying regular old gasoline engine types of vehicles. Some brands, such as Rochester Suzuki Dealers, are so focused on overall performance that they have not tackled the issue of electric vehicle design.
The main reason electric cars are not poised to take over the auto world anytime soon has to do with cost. American consumers are quite comfortable with the idea of freedom of choice. You can easily swing by a Ford dealership and spend $15,000 or so on a great vehicle that is going to last you a long time or you could spend $40,000 on something with more bells and whistles. Americans like the option to be picky and thrifty, and electric vehicles take away both of those choices. The vehicles are all pretty expensive right now; partially because auto brands need to recuperate their research and development investment costs and also the battery packs are not available in a discount form.
Tesla is producing their stylish roadsters that start out around $110,000 but it is also a very attractive vehicle. The remainder of the electric vehicles (Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, Mitsubishi i-MiEV, etc) is fairly run of the mill in design. Sure, there are a few futuristic design elements but for the most part, they are entry level sedans with a hefty price tag. Look at it like you are spending $15,000 or so for the actual vehicle but then it is $25,000 for the electric battery components. When battery prices drop, demand will probably sky rocket.
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Be Green and Park in the Back!
Some of the most frustrating times of your life will be the moments you spend behind the wheel of your Ewing Hyundai vehicle. While most of us would like to think of ourselves as being cool as cucumbers, the truth is that many of us suffer from some degree of road rage. It can be terrifying to pull out of Hyundai Dealership Hoover and have a near-accident with another driver who wasn’t paying attention to what they were doing. On another note, many drivers are concerned with the environment, hence why they searched Hyundai Dealers Hartford for the best fuel efficient vehicle they could find. These eco-conscious drivers may find themselves outraged as non-eco-friendly driving habits that they see happening on a daily basis.
Add to the level of frustration the fact that we are in the midst of the holiday season. Running errands at this time of year can make you want to become a hermit. One of the most frustrating things drivers do is sit and wait for you to load all of your packages into your vehicle so that they can have your premium parking space. Looking for a parking spot in a crowded parking lot is a frustrating process for everyone involved, but feeling pressured by the person crowding you as you get into your vehicle can be the worst feeling ever.
To make yourself feel a bit better as you slowly load your packages into your vehicle, think about how much fuel that impatient person is wasting. When you are idling, you are really getting 0 miles to the gallon. Some analysts estimate that idling for two minutes is like wasting one mile worth of fuel. There is a simple solution to this problem and that is just to park at the back of the parking lot. No one is going to be pressuring you to hurry if you park in the back of the lot because no one else wants to walk that far. You will save money on gas because you won’t be driving slowly up and down lanes looking for a good spot, and you will get some extra exercise, something most of us can use during the food oriented holiday season.
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Stop Making Trendy Designs!
How many people can you think of that actually think the Cube from Nissan Dealers Cambridge is an attractive vehicle? Auto makers seem to be taking extra liberty lately with their vehicle designs, and some of them are just too ugly to really consider driving. While no one wants their next car from Alexandria Nissan to look like every other car driving around town, some vehicle designs are a little too outlandish for everyday use. Some brands like Scion MD have made a name for themselves by creating trendy vehicles, but when you look at Scion’s sales records, now that the trend has passed their sales are slumping.
American auto brands have had to rethink their design strategy. After several attempts at trying to think outside the typical car design, Chrysler created their PT Cruiser and Sebring. Both designs were extraordinarily popular for a few years, but now that they still look the same as they did when they were first released, people are no longer impressed with them. The design of the PT Cruiser is so unique that to give it a facelift would likely change the entire persona of the vehicle. After all the domestic brands hit financial rock-bottom, they have had to throw their creative nature to the wayside and focus their efforts on practical designs that can withstand the test of time (like the Ford Mustang or Chevrolet Camaro).
Import brands still have not gotten the memo that they need to stop producing overly trendy vehicles that many consumers find to be downright ugly. Some people might find the boxy nature of the Nissan Cube, Kia Soul, and Scion xB to be appealing, but the majority look at those vehicles as belonging solely to teenagers. Eventually, even teenagers grow up and they will soon grow out of those trendy vehicles. The better cue comes to us from Hyundai, who has chosen to significantly update the look of their Sonata but in a timeless, classic way that people will love over generations of time.
