vehicle reliablity survey
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Thanks for all the support, guys.
I need to get back here more often. Sadly, I've become dependent on email notifications, and this forum doesn't appear to send them.
It looks like the August results will include about 52 models, plus another 40 or so asterisked results (for sample sizes between 15 and 24).
I'd love to cover more older cars, but unfortunately I cannot control which cars get signed up.
Initially I wasn't going to go earlier than 1998. But I now have 25 1997 Civics signed up, so I have to make a decision there. If I note with the results that maintenance history becomes a larger and larger factor as cars get older, such that the results for older cars are not as accurate, would that be sufficient?
Bear in mind that most people ignore all such explanations.
I need to get back here more often. Sadly, I've become dependent on email notifications, and this forum doesn't appear to send them.
It looks like the August results will include about 52 models, plus another 40 or so asterisked results (for sample sizes between 15 and 24).
I'd love to cover more older cars, but unfortunately I cannot control which cars get signed up.
Initially I wasn't going to go earlier than 1998. But I now have 25 1997 Civics signed up, so I have to make a decision there. If I note with the results that maintenance history becomes a larger and larger factor as cars get older, such that the results for older cars are not as accurate, would that be sufficient?
Bear in mind that most people ignore all such explanations.
We have data on thousands of vehicles and over 20 years of this stuff. Our results don't always follow those surveys done with the public giving their responses without hard data. I think it's a very difficult task and by the way they collect data it's hard to argue with their results, you just don't know for sure.
How do my results compare with yours? Is there anywhere I can view them?
TrueDelta's May results here:
TrueDelta Vehicle Reliability Survey results
TrueDelta's May results here:
TrueDelta Vehicle Reliability Survey results
The owner of the data says its not for sale. I can only talk in general terms because I can't show the actual data. Several here have flamed me for making statements about the data under those circumstances so mostly I don't say anything. Someone did ask what was our most reliable vehicle over the past five years and it's the Prius by a very big margin.
TrueDelta's August results:
TrueDelta Vehicle Reliability Survey results
Next set in November. A few more participants would put many models over the top.
TrueDelta Vehicle Reliability Survey results
Next set in November. A few more participants would put many models over the top.
Looks like the November results will include about 65 models, and another 55 or so with an asterisk for marginal sample size.
I've had quite a few people sign up from this forum. Thanks. Whenever I come across a discussion of oil, I try to return the favor by refering people to this site. It's a great resource.
I've had quite a few people sign up from this forum. Thanks. Whenever I come across a discussion of oil, I try to return the favor by refering people to this site. It's a great resource.
I just registered too, and added 3 vehicles
Thanks, I appreciate it.
The panel passed the 20,000 vehicle mark yesterday, with the most recent 1,000 joining in the last 18 days. So momentum continues to build.
Members received a preview of preliminary results last week. Official results will be posted early next month. They'll include the 2008 Buick Enclave, proving how quickly TrueDelta's process can provide results. JD Power won't have reliability information on the Enclave until around June, and CR won't have any until this time next year.
Those of you who have been helping out, thanks for making this possible. Right now I'm focusing on getting as many 2008s into the February results. If you know someone who buys a 2008 car, especially one that is a new design for 2008, please let them know about the research.
The panel passed the 20,000 vehicle mark yesterday, with the most recent 1,000 joining in the last 18 days. So momentum continues to build.
Members received a preview of preliminary results last week. Official results will be posted early next month. They'll include the 2008 Buick Enclave, proving how quickly TrueDelta's process can provide results. JD Power won't have reliability information on the Enclave until around June, and CR won't have any until this time next year.
Those of you who have been helping out, thanks for making this possible. Right now I'm focusing on getting as many 2008s into the February results. If you know someone who buys a 2008 car, especially one that is a new design for 2008, please let them know about the research.
In response to requests, I just added a new section where common repairs can be posted. Once there are enough posted owners will be able to report whether or not their car had this repair, and we'll get a sense of how common they really are.
For example, how common is sludge?
The hard part is getting the database filled. If people here know of a common problem with a car, please enter it. If the problem has been discussed here or in another forum you like, you can enter that in a "forum thread link" field.
Common Auto Repairs Database (CARDb)
For example, how common is sludge?
The hard part is getting the database filled. If people here know of a common problem with a car, please enter it. If the problem has been discussed here or in another forum you like, you can enter that in a "forum thread link" field.
Common Auto Repairs Database (CARDb)
280 entries in the new database so far. Need many more, but it's a good start.
With the main survey, the next set of results will be posted in February. They should include a few 2008s.
More participants needed.
Auto reliability research
With the main survey, the next set of results will be posted in February. They should include a few 2008s.
More participants needed.
Auto reliability research
The February update will include a few 2008 models, including the redesigned Accord, and dozens of 2007 and older models.
Additional participants would be very helpful.
Vehicle reliability research
Additional participants would be very helpful.
Vehicle reliability research
Latest update in a week or so. Nearly 5,000 responses to last month's survey, and I know there were a few people from here among them. Thanks, guys.
Additional participants still very much needed. Many models are just a few responses short of being included in the results.
Vehicle reliability research
Additional participants still very much needed. Many models are just a few responses short of being included in the results.
Vehicle reliability research
Here are those results:
TrueDelta Vehicle Reliability Survey results
Next update in May, with a preview in a month or so for participants. Which we can always use more of
TrueDelta Vehicle Reliability Survey results
Next update in May, with a preview in a month or so for participants. Which we can always use more of
May results soon. There will be quite a few more than last time, perhaps 120 vs. 92.
It all depends on how many people sign up and participate. People here have been great.
Vehicle reliability research
It all depends on how many people sign up and participate. People here have been great.
Vehicle reliability research
And the number is...122.
Here they are:
TrueDelta Vehicle Reliability Survey results
Those of you who have been helping to make these possible, thanks. If you haven't been, I hope you'll consider it.
Here they are:
TrueDelta Vehicle Reliability Survey results
Those of you who have been helping to make these possible, thanks. If you haven't been, I hope you'll consider it.
Next set of results in August. The 30,000th vehicle will be added to the panel this week--but thousands more are needed.
To help us provide information on your car:
Vehicle reliability research
To help us provide information on your car:
Vehicle reliability research
Getting close to that update. Many models are at risk of falling just below the minimum sample size. Additional participants would really especially help with these.
Vehicle reliability research
Vehicle reliability research
I'm away from home right now, so I can't remember the plate, but I did sign up!
Color will also work. The main purpose is so people with two of the same model can more easily keep track of which is which.
Updated results in a couple weeks. Over 25,000 people signed up so far, but need more.
Vehicle reliability research
Updated results in a couple weeks. Over 25,000 people signed up so far, but need more.
Vehicle reliability research
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