2006-09-25 09:12:50 · 11 answers · asked by youngfinedudmomo 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
its a machine.....not a person
all machines have their own little bugs and twitches that need to be worked out
2006-09-25 09:16:08 · answer #1 · answered by Terryn M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have been driving for many years with never a mechanical breakdown. I take good care of my vehicles, generally buy them new, and never abuse them. I do go off road, do drive hard and fast, but I inspect my car weekly for any signs of a developing problem such as fluid leaks and tire wear. Our cars are the most reliable ever built, with warranties that are for longer than I have ever seen. However there are a few rules to abide by for trouble free operation. Get rid of high mileage cars. Never modify them beyond what the manufacturer recommends. Drive them as if they were your friend and not your enemy. Inspect everything once a week. Fluid levels, belts, hoses, tires, etc. Replace obvious problems before they fail and leave you stranded. Does it cost more to drive this way? Probably, but you will never be stranded or have to walk anywhere.
2006-09-25 16:25:36 · answer #2 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you have the bad luck to buy a lemon from the dealer? Or maybe you bought a used car that was poorly maintained by it's previous owner? Are you taking proper care of your ride?
Vehicles require much more attention than just putting in gas and changing the oil.Every part of a car requires periodic attention,even if it looks OK.Refer to your owners manual for a maintenance schedule.Like it or not,you have to spend money on your wheels one way or another.You can spend the money pro-actively by performing the prescribed maintenance,or you can spend even more money for repairs and towing by waiting for the thing to break down from lack of proper care.
But if you own a Dodge then I feel for you.I owned a Durango for less than a year before I traded the piece of sh1t in for a new Chevy.
2006-09-25 16:24:42 · answer #3 · answered by Danny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This one's simply amusing! Its' a machine not a human! I know more humans with quirks than my old truck! It's female drivers! What does that have to do with mechanical reliability?
There's only two correct answers- one being you may have bought "junk" and the other being your maintainence habits!
To the author stating he's never experienced a mechanical failure I'd like to report you to the Guniess Book of World Records! That's definitely going to get you a first!
2006-09-29 09:50:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They aren't ALL unreliable. Depends on what you had and what happened to it over it's life-span. If you take care of it...it WILL take care of you (and yes, that works for most life situations)
2006-09-25 16:16:19 · answer #5 · answered by 4eyed zombie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A car is a machine. It won't last forever. If you take good care of it, it will last a long time. Personaly, I think Chevys are the best, I don't have much faith in Fords.
2006-09-26 13:02:11 · answer #6 · answered by racecarr2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A rather vague, subjective question. My 4-year old Suburban has NEVER given me a problem, and she's got nearly 100K miles.
What do you really want to know?
2006-09-25 16:15:50 · answer #7 · answered by Rusty Shackleford 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Any BMW has never given me a problem...ever!
2006-09-25 16:20:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you are driving a "beater"
2006-09-25 17:04:04 · answer #9 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you take care of it, it will take care of you.
2006-09-25 16:14:30 · answer #10 · answered by delta s 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋