TrueDelta: Ten Years

On September 30, 2004, TrueDelta went public as a car price comparison tool. The following February we started asking people to sign up to help with a car reliability survey. Around the one-year anniversary we started conducting the survey, and soon after the two-year anniversary we had our first reliability stats–though for just a few dozen cars. The latest results, our 32nd set, cover over 700 model-model year combinations.

Over the years since we’ve added many new areas to the site–for fuel economy, reviews, and new car suggestions. Things really picked up when Gayla joined the site four years ago, and took over the programming (I’m no longer allowed to touch the code). In a trial by fire, she managed the second redesign, and continues to tweak it. We’ll have some fun new features soon.

Most of all we’re grateful for having so many supportive members–and a total nearing 100,000. A big thanks to everyone for all your help over the past ten years. The next few should be the best yet!