The Auto Sales Engine: Recalls

Bill Clinton may have accidentally started a mad rush to auto recalls when he called in 8 million Japanese built cars for a bogus seat belt problem back in 1995.  Japanese vehicle sales soared as owners dumped their blighted cars.  Then there was the Ford Explorer recall and next the huge Toyota recall.  Toyota led the world in auto sales.

So now we are witnessing an 80 million car air bag recall and it’s “All Brands”.  This time, auto sales will be pushed by threatening everybody driving every model on the road today.  Sales generated by intimidation.

Call your dealer.  Yes, your car has been recalled, but you cannot get an appointment for repairs until four years hence.  Your choice?  Trade or die.  Blackmail.