Bosch
Large appliances · Last assessed Jun 9, 2026
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Why this grade
Rated Tier 1 for real-world serviceability by technicians — German-engineered documentation quality, reliable OEM parts supply, large installed base, and an accessible online parts catalog (a concrete advantage under the French index). The negative is posture toward independent/self repair: PIRG documented Bosch telling a customer 'we would not have any documentation to support self service,' and the FTC-survey work ranked Bosch (tied with Miele) as the next-worst documentation restrictor behind LG/Samsung. Strong physical serviceability, but restricted documentation access pulls the average to a C.
Sources
Methodology & scope
Five dimensions are scored 0–100 and weighted equally: parts availability, schematic access, repairability, OEM pricing and software freedom. The letter scale is A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).
This assessment was last assessed Jun 9, 2026. Its assessment scope is Large appliances and is not a claim about every device the maker ships.
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Manufacturer response
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What makes up the grade
- Parts Availability
- 82 / 100
- Schematic Access
- 55 / 100
- Repairability
- 85 / 100
- OEM Pricing
- 68 / 100
- Software Freedom
- 78 / 100
Grade history
No grade changes are recorded.
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