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From: Derek Gee on 22 Jun 2010 19:39
"dr_jeff" <utz(a)msu.edu> wrote in message
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> Derek Gee wrote:
>> "dr_jeff" <utz(a)msu.edu> wrote in message
>> news:BqydnfsimcxP2oPRnZ2dnUVZ_tednZ2d(a)giganews.com...
>>> One problem with the JD Powers and Assoc. survey is that it combines all
>>> problems. So, if there a problem with a loose screw in the dashboard or
>>> the engine caught fire and the car is trashed, the problems are weighted
>>> equally. Another problem with the survey is that these are owner
>>> reported problems. So the owners of a particular brand or model of car
>>> might be less likely to report a problem than owners of another brand or
>>> model. Finally, this is only during the first 90 days of ownership. So
>>> if a car's brakes completely fail, resulting in a wreck that destroys
>>> the car is not reported at all.
>>
>> What do you mean by the last sentence? If the brakes fail within the
>> first 90 days, it's going to be reported. Why would think it wouldn't?
>
> If the crash occurs on day 91, it is not reported.

I guess that would depend on if the user was included in the Vehicle
Dependability Study for that model year vehicle. Frankly, I wouldn't expect
too many brake failures on day 91.

Derek


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