Glossary / General

build quality

11 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Build quality means how well a car is put together. Good build quality feels solid and lasts longer.

Technical Definition

Build quality refers to the overall craftsmanship, materials, and attention to detail in a vehicle’s construction, affecting durability and customer satisfaction.

Hear It Discussed

"And I did make fun of the build quality a little bit in the video, I showed that sort of piece of the interior hatch, which was fucking horrendous."
The Tesla Model S Is More Important Than You Think — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 235 The Carmudgeon Show 23:51

"Build quality was poor. And repair costs were of a secret agent's budget."
Road Safety Spotlight: School Buses, Pedestrians, and Dream Cars In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 12:23

"Like pretty shockingly well made for a company's ninth car. I mean we've seen personally companies that have made more cars than this that really claimed to give a fuck about build quality."
Driven: Totem SuperGT, the 670HP Carbon Alfa Clone The Smoking Tire 15:21