>To have a massive loss in resale value, it would need to affect the car reliability. No, it doesn't. To have a massive loss in resale value, other people cont

>To have a massive loss in resale value, it would need to affect the car reliability. No, it doesn't. To have a massive loss in resale value, other people contributing to the car sale/purchasing market need to be willing to pay less for that car. A car that now pollutes like a semi, will have worse fuel economy or handling after a fix, and has a tarnished image is likely to have a massive loss in resale value, when compared to others who do not have those values. And you better believe their competitors will take advantage of this problem and widen the gap even further.