The name Dodge has always been synonymous with toughly built trucks and cars. Currently, it is one of the brand names under Chrysler that is enjoying a strong resurgence in vehicle sales worldwide. Much of this growing popularity is due to the manufacturers shift towards building globally competitive vehicles and particularly in the UK.
A common misconception among car owners in the UK is that Dodge only produces hatchbacks and sedans. This might have been true in the past with the Avenger, Caliber and Charger but it has since introduced to the UK market other new vehicles types like SUVs, the Grand Caravan, Journey and the ever popular Dodge Nitro. Trucks have always been the vehicle maker’s bread and butter. The names Ram and Dakota have always exemplified the best qualities to be found in a truck.
Chrysler is the sole distributor of all Dodge models currently being sold in the UK. With its wide range of distributorships and service networks, customers can be assured that there is always someone, somewhere ready to give motorists a helping hand.
Much of the customer complaints that have always plagued Chrysler owners are the availability of Windscreen wiper suppliers and their seeming scarcity among older models. Tales of Chrysler owners waiting for months just to get their auto parts has also placed a sour taste among UK car owners. However, Chrysler seems to have overcome these problems by building a wide range of suppliers they could tap into.
As an answer, owners of early Dodge models have often relied on aftermarket and rebuilt parts in the past. These were considered a cost effective and quick solution to maintenance problems for older models. It wasn’t long, however, that problems with interchangeability started to plague Dodge owners. Concerns about vehicle safety and the rising numbers of road accidents also made the use of non-approved a practice discouraged by the car manufacturer.
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