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mkaresh · 11-11-2009, 01:31 PM

I wanted more up-to-date car reliability information that included actual repair rates. So in late 2005 I started getting people together to make this possible. TrueDelta now updates actual repair frequencies, not just dots, four times a year, so we can provide stats quickly for new models then track cars closely as they age.

We're already providing the first stats for the Kia Soul, and would like to do the same for the Forte. So I'm grateful that this forum will be helping to get the word out.

Participants simply report repairs the month after they occur on a one-page survey. When there are no repairs, they simply report an approximate odometer reading four times a year, at the end of each quarter.

To encourage participation, participants receive full access to all results, not just those for the Forte, for free.

For the details, and to sign up to help make this happen:

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mkaresh · 12-20-2009, 11:33 AM

18 Forte owners signed up. A very good start, but more needed for full results.

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mkaresh · 01-25-2010, 12:32 PM

We're on track for at least a partial result in May. A full result is still possible--just need another 15 or so owners signed up for this to happen.

Rekoup · 01-25-2010, 07:31 PM

I'm a member! Filled out my first deallio Smile

Glad to help! Only took a moment! Sign up, guys & gals.

mkaresh · 02-28-2010, 03:31 PM

Thanks for putting a good word in, Rekoup.

29 Forte owners now signed up. The more owners participate, the better the information we can provide.

Not yet signed up? Details here:

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mkaresh · 05-06-2010, 12:41 PM

We'll have an initial result in about two weeks.

We fell just two responses short of the minimum for a full results. So clearly even a few more participants would be very helpful.

Details here:

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Adragontattoo · 05-07-2010, 04:57 PM

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mkaresh · (This post was last modified: 06-14-2010 11:10 AM by mkaresh.)

When I selected Warranty Direct as an affiliate, I did so because they seemed to have the best reputation among providers of third-party warranties. I would like to have better information on the service and coverage actually provided by these companies. I don't think they're running a scam, but warranty companies in general do tend to use the specific wording of their contracts to avoid paying claims.

We have an intial reliability stat for the Kia Forte based on owner experiences through March 31, 2010.

With a reported repair rate of 47 repair trips per 100 cars per year, the Forte is about average. We fell a single response short of the minimum for a full result, so on the site this result is asterisked and visible only to members.

A big thank you to this forum and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in August and November. The more owners participate, the better the information we can provide.

Kia Forte reliability comparisons

mkaresh · 08-29-2010, 12:08 PM

We have an updated reliability stat for the Kia Forte based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010.

Other sources of car reliability information won't cover the more recent months until the summer or even fall of next car.

With a reported repair rate of 50 repair trips per 100 cars per year, the Forte is about average.

Thank you, once again, to this forum and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in November and February.

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Kia Forte reliability comparisons

mkaresh · 01-17-2011, 02:56 PM

We have an updated reliability stat for the Kia Forte based on owner experiences through September 30, 2010. Other sources of car reliability information won't cover the months since April until the summer or even fall of next car.

With a reported repair rate of 46 repair trips per 100 cars per year, the Forte remains about average.

Thank you, once again, to this forum and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in February and May.

To see how competitors compare, and sign up to help improve this information:

Kia Forte reliability ratings and comparisons