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Job losses likely at VW as the people’s car brand becomes uncompetitive
(arstechnica.com)
This is a most excellent place for technology news and articles.
I really liked how the car drove but after owning a 2001 Jetta I'd probably never buy another VW. That car had the worst quality control of any car I've ever seen. It was insane how much stuff broke in that car. I'll stick with Japanese cars if I was in the market for one.
That's how I feel about my 2010 Tiguan. It is just such a piece of shit. I like how it handles but every other day something on its breaking or the electricals acting up. Never again
I test drove one of those when I was in-between Mazdas just to see if it was better and was disappointed with the handling and power. Plus it was $8k more at the time. The Mazda I bought instead has only needed brakes and tires once in 8 years.
Tou definitely should be replacing your brakes and tires more than once every 8 years
I drive around 6k mi a year and get them checked often. I rode my bike to work instead.