> Most of the mechanical one was cars. It happened as it became harder to repair things. I don't think it has become harder to repair cars though. Most problem

> Most of the mechanical one was cars. It happened as it became harder to repair things. I don't think it has become harder to repair cars though. Most problems that need repair are the same old bushings, brakes, spindles, rust, bearings ... I think it is some cultural change away from handy work in general. Electronics have become harder to repair with smaller and more integrated circuits though.