Ok, this is just getting stupid

slarsen wrote:
I read an article, I think it was in the Wall Street Journal, just a few days ago. Part of the reason for all the recalls is to get people into the dealership, where while they are torquing some "loose" nut holding the windshield wiper, a salesman will try to get you into the showroom.

Apparently they are selling a lot of new cars this way. The article suggested a government investigation into bogus recalls. So that, plus the earlier mentioned "excess of caution" probably explains the many recalls . . .

Would appreciate a link to a story suggesting bogus recalls. Would like to know what author is trying to make a name for themselves.

I think if everybody would pay attention to the stories in automotive publications, they might see that GM did a deep dive into many previously reported issues. I was glad to see a couple recalls that I know were experienced. I believe that the percentage of problems had not made it a priority, but with the new focus and resources, it made it to a recall because it may affect the driver.

I do know that there have been articles that dealers have been able to sell new vehicles to customers that are at the dealer for service visit. Good dealers take the time to understand the customer, and show them the new vehicles. Additionally, many are more than 5 years old, and paid off. This puts the customer in a position that they can buy without money out of the pocket. And there are advantages to the new vehicles.