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Considering that a 3rd party was able to repair it, I'm not sure why this is classified as "right to repair". That said, while 16k is outrageous (and the part
by turtlebits 5y ago
Considering that a 3rd party was able to repair it, I'm not sure why this is classified as "right to repair".
That said, while 16k is outrageous (and the part is not well designed), no dealer/manufacturer would repair a car by cutting off a broken part, adding threads both ends and joining them together.
- throwaway0a5e 5y agoReplacing a broken hose barb by threading the part and inserting a threaded hose barb is pretty standard in any trade where you repair stuff. Plastic is just so easy to form you'd be stupid not to. There's really no downsides if you're competent enough to install a pipe threaded object without it leaking (a low bar). Worst case it was already in need of replacement. Best case if it breaks again the next guy only has to replace the hose barb fitting. Special fittings, formed nylon hoses, etc. etc. change the calculation somewhat but not that much.
- turtlebits 5y agoI'm sure the fix will work fine, it's just there are things like liability that car manufacturers and dealers have to deal with.
- blhack 5y agoIf this repair fails and the coolant leaks out, the battery monitoring system will alert the driver and they will either have to fix it again, or replace the battery.
- eikenberry 5y ago"Right to repair" doesn't mean you have to do it yourself. Paying someone else to do it would still be made possible by "right to repair" laws. Similar to free software. Free software means you can change the code as needed, even if you don't know how to code and pay someone else... that is still free software working as intended.
- throwawayboise 5y agoDo you work as a dealer repair tech? I'm wondering where your idea comes from that they won't improvise repairs particularly on a non-safety-critical part.