Lincoln and Buick Top Customer Satisfaction List
Hard to believe, but America is back on top in customer satisfaction, according to a 2010 Auto Industry Report.
Domestic car manufacturers top the list of the American Consumer Satisfaction Index for the first time in the study's 15-year history, with Ford and General Motors taking the top spots.
In a press release, the study explains that Ford and GM's Lincoln-Mercury and Buick nameplates took the lead for the first time ever.
Chrysler, however, continues to under-perform, with two of its three divisions at the bottom.
While the top U.S. brands finished just three points ahead from the best-performing imports, customer satisfaction with Japanese and Korean cars dropped the most from last year's survey, largely due to vehicle recalls.
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About: Gregg Fidan
Gregg Fidan + is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.
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