Dog and Lemon Guide Trounces Euro Cars

Well, it had to happen eventually: Clive Matthew Wilson has released an updated version of The Dog and Lemon Guide. With a total of 863 pages, the book offers no-holds-barred reviews of used cars available throughout the world. According to The Herald Sun, Wilson believes that we here in Australia are living under the misconception that buying a European car usually means that we are buying quality. According to Wilson, “virtually all satisfaction and reliability surveys are consistent: European brands may look cool, but they’re the pits to own.”

Does so called "prestige European motoring" automatically translate to quality? My father, who is German. has never understood Australians’ and Americans’ fascination with Mercedes and BMWs. According to him, these cars are just taxis in Germany and you will find that the build quality and safety features are just as good if not better in (Australian) domestics. What do you think?