Helilog56
Actually mate you are now starting to be the same as Cockney Steve but on the other side.
Quite frankly the manufacturers take the piss all over the place, Robinson probably more than most although that may be due to their shear numbers.
Name me one manufacturer whose product actually makes the distance i.e. gets to the life stated without major issues. How many recalls does aviation put out compared to the car manufacturers ? Toyota recalled millions of vehicles over a potential throttle problem , no one killed but they did it. Robinson have had issues with frames blades and fuel tanks, guess what it is the punter who has to pay. Yes the other manufacturers are the same, just spent $24k on a RR gearbox due to it making metal 6 years old with 1800 hours on it, that is left than life !
Even the newer machines are no different, I refused to buy 2 Cabri G2's as they would not provide a labour warranty !!!
I might not have your experience but been in the industry for 28 years but have seen enough !