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> But time and time again I see articles stating maintenance is far more expensive. This is something I do not understand. Price gouging. Understand that man
by fransje26 2y ago
> But time and time again I see articles stating maintenance is far more expensive. This is something I do not understand.
Price gouging.
Understand that manufacturers are earning their money selling spare parts and maintenance. Less maintenance needed? No problem! Increase maintenance cost per item. Even easier to do with "novel" technologies that act as a form of vendor lock-in.
- hackernewds 2y agoMost of car sales margin for legacy automakers is also car maintenance costs. You have essentially a subscribed customers for years locked in to whatever you charge for parts. A math problem essentially to take a hit on net initial sale
- fransje26 2y agoAbsolutely agree. The point I was trying to make was, that with electric cars, manufacturers saw an opportunity to increase the maintenance-related profits, as they are, for the time being, more of a "niche" product, and not something a generic mechanic can repair easily.