Cars can be both disposable, but also true we keep them longer. For example, my car's TPMS tire pressure gauge battery died, but the battery is internal to the

Cars can be both disposable, but also true we keep them longer. For example, my car's TPMS tire pressure gauge battery died, but the battery is internal to the system and isn't designed to replace the battery. So a repair/replacement is $600-900. But I am not replacing the car or getting the repair. I am simply living with the warning light on.