All the items listed in the article are FUD to get you into the dealership so they can upsell you. Oil changes are necessary but not critical to be done unless

All the items listed in the article are FUD to get you into the dealership so they can upsell you. Oil changes are necessary but not critical to be done unless long overdue. Cheaper to do them yourself or find a reliable shop. Software updates: Is the car running right or is there an issue? Safety recalls: We're obsessed with the dog-whistle safety, but like anything else, there are trade-offs. Our Honda got recalled for the airbag inflators and I waited a few months before eventually taking it in. Result: No one died. I also have one car that has no airbags at all. I feel fine.