> And it is “anti-consumerist” to make my property a less desirable target for theft? That's not the main purpose, it's an excuse. You can tell because they do

> And it is “anti-consumerist” to make my property a less desirable target for theft? That's not the main purpose, it's an excuse. You can tell because they don't take relatively simple steps to make things easier for non-stolen parts replacement like the one being suggested