Auto Sales and Recalls

GM has recalled more than 28 million cars recently and over time I think Toyota has topped that.  Bad news?  Why no.  I believe that Toyota is number one in vehicle sales worldwide and GM is close behind at number two.

Yes, these cars do smash their way into coffee shops and they do wrap themselves around lamp posts.  Turns out that in our shallow world that’s not what hits home.

Here is how it actually works.  Manufacturers like to sell cars.  You turn up at the dealership to have a life-threatening recall fixed and the salesman suggests you dump your risky wheels in favor of a shiny new model gleaming on the showroom floor.

SOLD!  Never mind that you are there because you got screwed when you bought your recalled lemon.  All is forgotten.  The truth?  In our screwed up world RECALLS SELL CARS.