Episode Details

" Planned Obsolescence on Wheels: Why They Don't Want You Fixing Your Own Car"

For generations, car ownership started in the driveway.

Dad under the hood, kids holding the flashlight, A box of donuts on the workbench.

Mechanical literacy passed down one bolt at a time

That culture is disappearing.

In today's episode we break down how "maintenance - free," modular components, dealer-only programming, and planned obsolescence quietly killed the DIY family garage-and why that shift is costing you thousands in ownership costs.

From 100 MPG carburetor experiments to fuel injection efficiency we know is possible... from 20-year ownership mindsets to 3-to-5-year disposable vehicles sitting in the U-Pull- yard...

This isn't an accident.

It's design.

We talk about:

1) The politics behind modern "sealed" vehicles

2) Why manufacturers don't want you touching your own car

3) How mechanical literacy is disappearing

4) The real cost impact on families

5) why dealer - only culture benefits everyone except the owner

This episode is part of our ongoing series:

"100 Lessons in Vehicle Ownership They Never Taught You."

season One wraps up at episode 100-and Season Two launches next week with Episode 101. We're just getting warmed up.

And here's the stat that blows my mind: 93% of our viewers on YouTube are NOT subscribed.

If you believe in keeping car ownership knowledge alive, now's the time.

Subscribe.

'Grab a coffee

Keep the driveway culture alive.

We'll see you on the workbench.

• Motormouth
• NMJ

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