Very true indeed.
But,
Icom, Drake, Kenwood, Yaesu, Alinco, MFJ, RCI, Magnum, Uniden, Galaxy and now Univercom have never let me down.
The best of the bunch was Drake and Uniden. I can't recall any of the others pissing with me on a warranty claim either.
I have to give honorable mention to RCI and Magnum. Especially Sam, I had my share of problems with a 257HP. The man treated me like I was his favorite son in law.
These are/were established companies and had the capital to fix your woes.