Light duty trucks are also used in great numbers as a kind of sport utility vehicle. Last year, light trucks and sport utility vehicles accounted for approximately 48 percent of all new vehicles sold. I expect this number to go over 50 percent in 1999. The problems are known to the manufacturer but they refuse to offer any assistance whatsoever. I may have to junk the four year old car.
Nothing is more maddening than a car to break down right after the warranty has expired.
In some cases, if you can show the manufacturer had issued service bulletins to dealers regarding the problem with your car, you might be able to convince the manufacturer, that even though your car is out of warranty, they should cover all or some part of the repair. Scotch Guard treatment on the carpets, I cannot remember what else. Over the years, dealers have offered customers additional accessories for the convenience of the customer and to increase the profits. If a dealer does this properly, simply offers the customer the opportunity to purchase accessories, then customers do not find this objectionable. Customers should object to any high pressure sales tactics.