Talk:Lucas Automotive

Overblown?
"Lucas is the butt of many jokes, but the unreliability of Lucas electrics is overblown."

I've just finished completely rewiring my Mini...you can see where the claim comes from. Back in the 1960s their stuff was truly AWFUL. I'd like to see a reference to something that shows that their reputation was unjustified. SteveBaker 20:09, 2 March 2006 (UTC)

I've gotten both a 1960's Mini and a Midget back into action after years of neglect without needing to rewire - the bullet connectors might have needed cleaning. The regulator boxes were fine on both as was the dynamo and starter - though I gave the brushes a cleanup. The reliability was probably more an issue with the relative waterproofness or lack of for the lighting. By comparison the electrics on Italian motorbikes always used to be notorious for poor wet weather performance. At the time Lucas electrics were ubiquitous (dominant in fact) in British motor cars but were complaints or a fuss made at the time? GraemeLeggett 10:06, 3 March 2006 (UTC)