937 Member 266 Member For: 18y 10m 14d Posted 30/11/06 07:35 AM Share Posted 30/11/06 07:35 AM November 21, 2006Beijing, China - Defects found in 77 percent of Chinese-made cars have been blamed mainly on a price war that has forced automakers to cut corners.The state-owned China Daily quoted a survey by the China Quality Association that showed the defects, found within six months of a car being bought, mainly involved tyres, air-conditioning, brakes, locks and steering wheels'The defects are a result of automakers constantly reducing prices and sacrificing quality'.Association director Fan Tianshun said: "The defects are a result of automakers constantly reducing prices and sacrificing quality."The report said there were an average of 338 defects for every 100 new cars, much higher than the 246 reported in 2005.It said China's car prices had dropped by an average of about A$ 1,600 each year over "the past few years" in the booming market.* The index was based on a poll of 4648 participants in 36 cities. - Sapa-AFP Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30730-chinese-price-war-hits-product-quality/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 8m 12d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 01/12/06 02:32 AM Share Posted 01/12/06 02:32 AM (edited) The report said there were an average of 338 defects for every 100 new cars, much higher than the 246 reported in 2005.←that's why I try and avoid stuff that's made in china.And we thought our cars wer badwrecked.bmp Edited 01/12/06 02:33 AM by revheadrobbo Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30730-chinese-price-war-hits-product-quality/#findComment-470941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconic Bionic My engine bay is Bionic Donating Members 3,726 Member For: 19y 1m 28d Gender: Male Location: Freeways Posted 01/12/06 02:35 AM Share Posted 01/12/06 02:35 AM You always get what you pay for. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30730-chinese-price-war-hits-product-quality/#findComment-470942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 6m 3d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 01/12/06 03:09 AM Share Posted 01/12/06 03:09 AM With the closing of Ajax where do you think all the bolts etc are going to be coming from in 07 that hold our cars together...40% of our production is now coming in from China and whilst we have a quality inspection prior to the stock being put on the shelf, anything and everything still go's through no matter what. Try and buy a shirt without 'Made In China' on the label..... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30730-chinese-price-war-hits-product-quality/#findComment-470964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bain Member 827 Member For: 20y 2m 19d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 04/12/06 01:46 AM Share Posted 04/12/06 01:46 AM You always get what you pay for.←Are you sure?$47k Later and im still not sure whether my car was made here in Australia or in China... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30730-chinese-price-war-hits-product-quality/#findComment-471948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdm Member 886 Member For: 22y 7m 6d Posted 04/12/06 11:20 PM Share Posted 04/12/06 11:20 PM Try and buy a shirt without 'Made In China' on the label.....←Or an Aussie flag for that matter! I wanted a flag for my room and it's impossible to find one Made in Australia! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30730-chinese-price-war-hits-product-quality/#findComment-472375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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