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Indian cars are more reliable than those sold in the US, says survey. But the good news ends here.

Indian cars are more reliable than those sold in the US, says survey. But the good news ends here.
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A car is an important purchase for Indians

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An initial quality study by J.D. Power shows Indian cars on an average have 122 problems per 100 vehicles versus 180 problems for American cars. But don’t come to any conclusion just yet, as new vehicle owners in India face a higher number of design-related problems.

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This one will certainly challenge a common perception most lay Indian car buyers have. That foreign-made cars are of superior quality compared to the ones manufactured locally. But an initial quality study (IQS) by J.D. Power, which is known for its benchmarking automotive industry reports, busts that myth. The study shows that Indian cars on an average have 122 problems per 100 vehicles (2022 data). In the US, that number is 180 for 100 cars.

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