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Originally Posted by FuliHdi
What worries me about modern cars is ... the failure[s] of the basic vehicle mechanics (axles, pulleys, ...) - problems that were solved 20 if not 40 years ago, but now obviously re-invented - by new-wave engineers and/or high-collared executives saving a few pennies in steel and making a deal for the garages?
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Fact is that the cost pressure in the industry for the tier 1 suppliers is steadily increasing. In addition, a typical yearly part price reduction of typ. 5% has to be negotiated with the car manufacturer. On the other hand, quality initiatives and measures are also increasing significantly at the tier 1. Unfortunately, the positve effect of the quality measures are being over-compensated by the cost saving measures. That's my opinion why even the well know mechanic parts fail even after 40 yerars of experience.