Glossary / General

build quality

12 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

"Plus like things like panel gaps and like build quality kind of go out the door when you even acceleration like you're joking."
The New BMW M, Porsche Denies Electric 911! Stradman's Lamborghini Catches Fire! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 06:43

"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