What is the future of Car Repair?

[Crazy Dazz]

Cars have become increasingly complex. Functions they were once a simple electrical switch are now controlled by some hidden computer. Systems that were once a single, easily removed and diagnosed piece of equipment, are now incorporated into hugely complicated "modules".

At the same time, your average punter has become less interested in understanding their car or doing their own maintenance.
Maybe we need some reality tv shows like "the block" but fixing up cars. Seems everyone you meet now thinks they're a renovation expert, but don't even know how to change a tyre.

Lastly, the cost of labour in Australia has skyrocketed. Not surprising when you consider how much of that money winds up on the government coffers, and that the poor schmuck trying to earn a quid is stuck with the huge cost of living.

It's rapidly getting to the point where it just isn't worth fixing anything.

For your average punter, I seriously think the best approach is to buy a new or near new Korean, with a 7 year warranty or whatever, and on the day before the warranty expires, get everything fixed and then trade it in.