โApr-05-2022 01:16 PM
โApr-09-2022 12:14 PM
โApr-09-2022 10:18 AM
Huntindog wrote:RetiredRealtorRick wrote:Huntindog wrote:
Under normal conditions, Manufacterers and dealers love recalls. Especially cheap easy fixes like software updates. It means that the consumer has to go to the dealer.... And while he/she is there looks at shiney new vehicles. A lot of sales happen because of it... Sometimes I think recalls are planned for that. It would be easy to do.. Oh snap! there goes my conspiracy side of me again... In todays market, it would be stupid to do it, as they have little to sell.:B
YMMV.
After 30 years in the automobile business, I can never recollect an owner buying a new vehicle while his was in the shop for a recall, however, I can remember many times where a new vehicle was sold as a result of a customer's vehicle being in the body shop, even for something relatively minor. Funny how that works.
Oh it is a real thing. I have read newspaper articles about it, complete with interviews of dealers. I also frequent a lot of automobile boards, and have read of forum members that have done it as well..... In normal times, dealers love floor traffic... In fact when I was having warranty work done on my last truck, the waiting room was in the showroom.. And you could count on a visit from a salesperson like clockwork when sitting there.
That and all of the money spent advertising, promotions etc... They know that a lot of people can be convinced to buy, if they can get them in the dealership.. By any means possible. It works, or they wouldn't do it.
โApr-09-2022 10:16 AM
โApr-08-2022 04:27 PM
ford truck guy wrote:
Ford is about to ( or already did? ) announce a recall that would/could effect a bunch of Tow vehicles..
"Date 2022-03-25
Campaign/NHTSA# 22S17/22v193
Re Program Integrated Trailer Relay Module
Loss of Trailer Brake Functionality could result in extended stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash."
โApr-08-2022 01:03 PM
Huntindog wrote:
Under normal conditions, Manufacterers and dealers love recalls. Especially cheap easy fixes like software updates. It means that the consumer has to go to the dealer.... And while he/she is there looks at shiney new vehicles. A lot of sales happen because of it... Sometimes I think recalls are planned for that. It would be easy to do.. Oh snap! there goes my conspiracy side of me again... In todays market, it would be stupid to do it, as they have little to sell.:B
YMMV.
โApr-08-2022 11:31 AM
Retired JSO wrote:Huntindog wrote:
Under normal conditions, Manufacterers and dealers love recalls. Especially cheap easy fixes like software updates. It means that the consumer has to go to the dealer.... And while he/she is there looks at shiney new vehicles. A lot of sales happen because of it... Sometimes I think recalls are planned for that. It would be easy to do.. Oh snap! there goes my conspiracy side of me again... In todays market, it would be stupid to do it, as they have little to sell.:B
YMMV.
Apparently you havenโt been to a dealer lately. Dealers have very few vehicles to choose from. Those that do have a few, have vehicles with nice accessories deleted unavailable. Dealers here in N Georgia have between 10-15% of their usual inventory.
Just yesterday, GM announced folding towing mirrors are now deleted.
โApr-08-2022 09:45 AM
Wade44 wrote:
2022 Vehicle Math.
Labor shortages (Not so much the manufacturer themselves but the component and parts suppliers)
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Material sourcing issues, commodity prices off the charts
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Electronic components sourced from wherever available and not the usual vendors
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Vehicles built then stored until parts are available, then completed at a later date.
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High demand, out of control pricing (Sellers market)
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Runaway Inflation
=
Above normal issues and recalls.
Personally I would not buy a new vehicle at present unless it's an absolute necessity.
โApr-08-2022 07:47 AM
Huntindog wrote:
Under normal conditions, Manufacterers and dealers love recalls. Especially cheap easy fixes like software updates. It means that the consumer has to go to the dealer.... And while he/she is there looks at shiney new vehicles. A lot of sales happen because of it... Sometimes I think recalls are planned for that. It would be easy to do.. Oh snap! there goes my conspiracy side of me again... In todays market, it would be stupid to do it, as they have little to sell.:B
YMMV.
โApr-08-2022 06:24 AM
โApr-08-2022 05:08 AM
rhagfo wrote:
That is a **** fast response and recall by FORD! 28 warranty claims, one complaint to Ford, and one to NHTSA!
โApr-08-2022 02:55 AM
โApr-07-2022 07:06 AM
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Donโt need the smart AZZ head scratcher emoji to โexpress your opinionโ.
THAT is what tripped my trigger. Wife loves the 300 so yes it was fun to drive.
Later
โApr-06-2022 08:15 PM
โApr-06-2022 05:24 PM
Cummins12V98 wrote:RetiredRealtorRick wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:RetiredRealtorRick wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:cummins2014 wrote:bcbouy wrote:
my ram just got a recall,so...
He!! , my 2014 Ram has had about 12 recalls , averaged about 1.5 per year .
They don't bother me one bit! Bottom line they make things right.
If they paid more attention to 'making them right' in the design studios and on the assembly line, there would be far fewer recalls to "make things right" after the retail buyer takes possession of the vehicle. But, I guess if you've got time on your hands and enjoy hanging out at the dealership, recalls can be fun! ๐
No hanging out. I drop off they give me a car free as part of my warranty I drive off in something different so that's fun like the Chrysler 300.
Yup. Nothing more fun than a Chrysler 300! :h
Scratch your head some more. Not wasting my time with you.