A car owner’s belief that not all new cars are built to last sparked a debate about vehicle quality. He believes he will have to “throw away” his brand new Ford Bronco after five years.

In a now-viral video, TikToker and car enthusiast Nav Gill (@navsgarage) points out recent Chevy engine lifter failures that have caused many vehicle owners to spend hundreds on repairs. However, he suspects the problem is not limited to one brand or country, as all new cars are plagued with defects.

He cites the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as one reason why manufacturers had to make “complicated” structural changes to their engines. The EPA is responsible for assigning fuel efficiency ratings to vehicles and ensuring that the cars meet strict environmental regulations.

Gill also suspects that consumer demand for flashy technology could be the reason for the frequent recalls and parts failures.

“These cars are going to break down. In ten years everything will break down and then there will be no point in buying these cars used,” says Gill.

Cars have twice as many problems today

Gill may be right. JD Power’s 2023 US Initial Quality Study (IQS) found that cars purchased in recent years have twice as many problems as cars made before 2010.

“All new cars are basically disposable cars,” he says, pointing out that the complicated technology also makes it difficult for mechanics to fix any problems that arise.

“I know I’m going to have to throw this truck away after five years,” exclaims Gill, referring to his Ford Bronco. “It’s better to buy an early 2000s Lexus and rebuild the engine.”

@navsgarage Somebody tell me I’m on the wrong track #ford #bronco #chevy #trucks #honda #toyota #cars #navsgarage #fyp ♬ Original sound – Nav Gill

In the comments section, many viewers agree with Gill’s claim, with some saying they are intentionally sticking with other car models due to recent problems with newer vehicles.

“I love my 2004 Mazda 3 and would rather fix it than buy a newer car,” one person wrote.

“That’s why I bought the last 5th generation 4Runner. It’s a 15 year old design and I’m happy with it,” said another.

“And that’s why I still drive a 2015 Tacoma lol. The only tech in this truck is a backup camera,” added a third.

While Gill denounces quality problems at Toyota in his video, others claim that the Japanese manufacturer is the most reliable on the market.

“Just buy Toyota. Even in the unlikely event of a defect, they’ll take care of it. 300,000 and my Tacoma is still good,” said one viewer.

The Daily Dot has emailed Gill for further comment. We have also reached out to Ford.

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