New diesel and gasoline-powered cars have become too expensive for the average family. They are also virtually impossible to repair economically. Why is that happening?
I just watched a YT on Range Rover repair. There’s no oil level dipstick! You can read the level in the computer in the dash, but not as someone trying to fill it.
Good catch, Greg! That started in the early 2000s. Things have gotten steadily worse since then. People are hanging on to their old cars -- the ones that are easily repaired and maintained. I'd hate to change the spark plugs on a 2025 Range Rover Sport Supercharged!
When a car or truck becomes prohibitively expensive, those who have to buy new must make payments which is where dealers make all their money. Compared to new, completely restored cars and trucks from the 50's, 60's, and 70's can be had for next to nothing. They don't have computers. The parts aren't expensive and tend to last far longer than their brand new counterparts.
Wait until the insurance cartels start selling maintenance insurance and watch an oil change become not only insanely expensive, but illegal to do yourself.
I just watched a YT on Range Rover repair. There’s no oil level dipstick! You can read the level in the computer in the dash, but not as someone trying to fill it.
Good catch, Greg! That started in the early 2000s. Things have gotten steadily worse since then. People are hanging on to their old cars -- the ones that are easily repaired and maintained. I'd hate to change the spark plugs on a 2025 Range Rover Sport Supercharged!
When a car or truck becomes prohibitively expensive, those who have to buy new must make payments which is where dealers make all their money. Compared to new, completely restored cars and trucks from the 50's, 60's, and 70's can be had for next to nothing. They don't have computers. The parts aren't expensive and tend to last far longer than their brand new counterparts.
Wait until the insurance cartels start selling maintenance insurance and watch an oil change become not only insanely expensive, but illegal to do yourself.