Dave Williams wrote:
> The OEMs would prefer your vehicle doesn't fail during its warranty
> period, which costs them money. If it lasts much past that point, they
> view it as a lost sale for a replacement vehicle.
Well don't let me ruin a good conspiracy theory, but I don't think
it's in any car maker's best interest to have the engine fail a week
after the warranty period ends either.
As for "lost sale of a replacement vehicle", how likely are you to
run in and buy another car from the same manufacturer after the 3 year
old engine died? Ok, what if your next door neighbor's car died after 3
years, would you buy another one?
Pshaw....
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Trevor Boicey, P. Eng.
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