May 07, 2006

Car Reliability Survey

Consumer Reports may not be the only source of user-surveyed vehicle reliability data. TrueDelta is attempting to do the same thing by soliciting its users to share data about their vehicles by participating in an online survey.

Essentially, the survey asks about the number and kind of repairs, and the time-in-shop. Based on an analysis of user-reported data, relative reliability determinations are made and published to participating members. Non-participating members pay a fee to see the reports.

Currently, there is not enough data to produce reliablity reports for every make and model vehicle. A minimum of 25 users must report data on each make/model before an analysis is published for that vehicle. As more users find the site and participate, the more substantial the reports will be become.