"duurtlang" (duurtlang)
03/03/2018 at 06:38 • Filed to: None
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"duurtlang" (duurtlang)
03/03/2018 at 06:38 • Filed to: None | 2
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German organisation DEKRA (a car inspection company) released data about the Audi A6 being the most reliable car overall. In most other classes Audis took the lead as well.
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However, when one investigates how they’ve come to this conclusion things get cloudy. Why? Because they only use data from HU (once every two years governmental) safety/environmental inspections. So if your DSG craps out or your TSI timing chain acts up, it won’t be featured in their statistics. They also (rightfully) overlook issues like worn wipers or tires, as you can’t fault a car for these problems.
My hypothesis is that unreliable cars see a mechanic relatively often, so HU issues will be solved before the HU is due. Reliable cars don’t see a mechanic often, so HU issues are found during HU.
I wonder, did Audi pay DEKRA to release this data in this way? It seems very sketchy.
pip bip - choose Corrour
> duurtlang
03/03/2018 at 07:53 |
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Audi and reliable are two words generally not used in the same sentence.
if the report said Audis shit the bed regularly, i’d concur
boxrocket
> duurtlang
03/03/2018 at 08:30 |
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So which of those two - or both - companies are owned by VAG? What an incredible deception.
Then again, J.D. Power, MotorTrend, Car & Driver, etc. awards can be just as much of a sham.
bhtooefr
> duurtlang
03/03/2018 at 08:58 |
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Hang on on the tire thing.
Sometimes the manufacturer can be the cause of tire failures - recommended tire pressures, suspension settings, and the like do affect tire loads.
Amoore100
> duurtlang
03/03/2018 at 10:01 |
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It’s ok, Volvo somehow topped the UK reliability survey last year which makes absolutely no sense given the reliability of their infotainment systems and VEA engines—these surveys are all highly suspect.
gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
> duurtlang
03/04/2018 at 00:20 |
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