A good automobile rating system focuses on refinements and assists user to take decision according to his targets. These ratings benefit customers and set standards for automobile manufacturers. Automobile rating is not very simple; it is complicated, takes time and affects a large number of users and huge amount of money. When a customer wants price to be the most desirous feature for the car it doesn’t mean that he ignores the safety. No one can ignore safety feature for his vehicle. For customers who like long drives braking system is the most important feature.
There are approximately 60 automobile companies that people use all around the world. Every person’s orientation for purchasing an automobile differs from others. Some of the most important features for automobile rating are credulous and indifferent.
Customers should consider the following ratings:
- Automobile manufacturers supply three types of warranty namely full vehicle warranty, power train warranty and anti corrosion warranty. Full vehicle warranty is provided world wide, power train warranties are provided by specific automobile manufacturers. Hence one should rate automobile on basis of warranty given.
- Automobile rating is based on first 90 days of customer experience with the vehicle. There are some automobile manufacturers who deduce ratings on customer experience within 90 days and experienced problems are examined.
- Automobile rating based on detailed description of design criteria can be worked out. There are no attributes or official measures. Automobiles having greater horse power with greater torque give outstanding results. Automobiles are ranked for multi connection front suspension with or without coil springs. Vehicles are also valued for their efficient brakes. Other features that count for ranking of vehicles are: loading capability, seating capacity, type of fuel used, fuel capacity, weight and inner and outer proportions.
- Some extra characteristics for grading vehicles include air conditioning with or without weather check, cup holders, quality sound system, auto lock system, cargo area lights, fog lights, parking lights and power outlets.
- Automobile rating for safety is given to each automaker by US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A test is conducted with a dummy fastened to the seat belt on the driver’s seat. The car is smashed against hurdles at a speed of 35 miles per hour. Pressure is exerted on dummy’s head, chest, legs, feet and neck and results are evaluated. Greater evaluation leads to more safety.
- Some companies that rate automobiles provide some tools for assessment on the Internet. They rank the vehicles from 1 to 5. The customer can select items from menu and view details. These companies provide rating on basis of price, accident history, lading capacity, fuel consumption, brakes, seating capacity.
An efficient system of ranking automobiles should be free from external control and should not be accredited or financed by the automakers. It should not let in notions of employees or the studies made by them; it should be only based on customer reviews. The automobile manufacturers should use these study results and statistics to make its products better.