Was a Honda mechanic for a very long time. The base level knowledge of how stuff just works always surprises me. 90s level and earlier cars you could fix alot on your own. 2003 and beyond though, cars are too damn complicated. For mechanics working on them, the labor rate never went up to match the complications with the new crap they put out.
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Potatar@lemmy.world 21 hours agoI really believe, if you cannot buy a “internal rocket launcher powered go machine” on your own, you shouldn’t have it.
I’m sick of people using dangerous technology without knowing anything about it. I’m not asking people to be able to build it… just know the gas laws at least.
StuffYouFear@lemmy.world 19 hours ago
applebusch@lemmy.blahaj.zone 15 hours ago
That’s intentional. They don’t really want anyone to fix their cars because they see it as bad for their bottom line. The best outcome for the car manufacturers is to make a car that is completely irreparable, forcing even a minor failure to require full replacement. The problem, as always, is capitalism.
ryedaft@sh.itjust.works 3 hours ago
Saab went under because they weren’t making enough money from repairs, right? There may be a similar problem with electric engines but I’m sure the car manufacturers will find a way to make them shitty so they can make money.
piccolo@sh.itjust.works 8 hours ago
Its not exactly intentional… but its just convient coincidence. In order to get every ounce of fuel efficiency from an ICE to meet the current envorimental regs, the engine is loaded with hundreds of sensors and computers. But, what is intentional is the manufacturers do not release their diagnostic tools, so only “authorized” mechanics can only trouble shoot problems.
applebusch@lemmy.blahaj.zone 15 hours ago
That’s intentional. They don’t really want anyone to fix their cars because they see it as bad for their bottom line. The best outcome for the car manufacturers is to make a car that is completely irreparable, forcing even a minor failure to require full replacement. The problem, as always, is capitalism.
HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 16 hours ago
yeah i miss my 89 nissan. that was a dream to learn mechanics on. now we drive a hybrid and i can change the wiper fluid and tires and that little spark box frightens me a little.
ArsonButCute@lemmy.dbzer0.com 18 hours ago
In some places you can build your own. While not very popular, there are several exo-cars that can be purchased as “build your own” kits. They’re a nightmare to register, because of safety regs and the difficulty in getting a VIN, but it can be done.
echodot@feddit.uk 3 hours ago
I don’t really understand how that improves safety. I guarantee you don’t know how your computer works because no one knows how a computer works.
It’s all too damn complex now.
Agent641@lemmy.world 3 hours ago
I’m not eligible to use my lungs because the gas diffusion physics at work are baffling to me.