- If it is man-made it will break - period.
- Realize that cars, with 1000's of moving parts, will break down - regardless of manufacturer. Over the last 100 years, we have spoiled ourselves with technology. We've gotten used to the modern marvels of science and technology that we've taken it for granted. If your car breaks down, and it will, accept it. All those who bad mouth a manufacturer or vow never to buy brand X again are a bunch of cry babies. These are the same people who cry because the batteries on the remote control are dead and they have to get off the couch to change channels on the tv. Sure, I've had a break down or two over the last 20 years. No big deal. Shit happens.
- If you never want to fall victim to an automotive breakdown, take public transit. For those who haven't, be patient.
- If NASA, with all of the world's greatest engineers and billions of dollars build a vehicle which blows up on launch or breaks up on re-entry, you can at least expect your car to do the same or less.
Point: See #1