With all the construction going on around our dealership in Concord, North Carolina, we just wanted to share this article. When chosing a car to withstand rough roads, look only at Honda!
Filed under: Budget, Etc., Honda, UK
A new study by Warranty Direct in the UK claims Hondamakes vehicles that are the least-susceptible to damage from potholes. According to the company, only 1.4 percent of Honda owners submit a warranty claim for repair due to pothole damage. Compare that figure with the 12.2 percent of Chryslerowners who submit claims - the American automaker found itself the least resilient to pothole damage alongside luxury makes like Land Rover, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benzand BMW. Surprisingly enough, Smart actually landed itself in second place for the number of claims submitted as a result of pothole damage.
Economical brands like Toyota, Hyundai, Nissanand Kiaall fare well against rough pavement, however. We're not surprised by the outcome. Luxury vehicles are more likely to be equipped with low-profile tires and large, expensive wheels that can easily be bent or broken under the right circumstances. Budget vehicles, meanwhile, make due with meaty sidewalls and sturdy steel wheels. Head over to What Carfor the full rankings.
UK survey says Honda models most "pothole-proof"originally appeared on Autoblogon Sun, 25 Dec 2011 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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