Cars are the best deal and the best quality they’ve ever been. So how could it be that 31 million cars were recalled last year? The first reason is that cars are often made using “platform manufacturing.” Basically, they make multiple models of a car using one platform. So if one has a problem, they all have a problem. The second reason is the Internet. The Center for Auto Safety can easily track information about problems with vehicles and tell others about it using the Internet. So, before, an automaker could cover up problems, but now they are much better publicized. Still, many people don’t know if there has been recall or problem regarding their car. And even if they do, some don’t get those problems fixed. So, remember to look at alldata.com for information periodically. The site won’t tell you how to fix the problem, but it will tell you what the problems are. You have to keep up with this information because you may not always find out through other sources, and it could cost you.