Are New Cars Too Hard to Repair
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Date: 2019-05-28
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Comments and reviews: 9
Jerry G.
In my way of thinking the cars from the mid 50s through to the late 60s were the best. It was during the early to mid 70s the quality of the materials used were degraded by the designers and manufactures. With the more complex electronics and computerization the cars became a lot more complex to service. The reliability and mechanical endurance declined. There are some models of SUVs and trucks that are very well built and would last longer than the average, but they are also a lot more costly. These cars are also using complex electronics, complex mechanical assemblies, and are also difficult to service. If you look back in to the 50s and up to the late 60s you would see most everything made was a lot better built. Everything from appliances through to TV sets, to cars, to vacuum cleaners, and etc, lasted a lot longer, and was feasible to service. People used to be able to service what they had and use these devices for a long time compared to today.
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In my way of thinking the cars from the mid 50s through to the late 60s were the best. It was during the early to mid 70s the quality of the materials used were degraded by the designers and manufactures. With the more complex electronics and computerization the cars became a lot more complex to service. The reliability and mechanical endurance declined. There are some models of SUVs and trucks that are very well built and would last longer than the average, but they are also a lot more costly. These cars are also using complex electronics, complex mechanical assemblies, and are also difficult to service. If you look back in to the 50s and up to the late 60s you would see most everything made was a lot better built. Everything from appliances through to TV sets, to cars, to vacuum cleaners, and etc, lasted a lot longer, and was feasible to service. People used to be able to service what they had and use these devices for a long time compared to today.
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Vicente Chamberlain
It makes me genuienly sad and angry with the things the industry is doing now. And im only 20 born in 98 so i think that says alot. Ive learned alot already and seen alot of shady things its just a shame. 1. That they dont care to make things last anymore all for money and 2. Ive noticed it seems like its gotten worse. For example i was a porter once and found out the dealerships yes multiple, when you bring youre car in for service and or a visit or whatever it may be and they give youre car coolant or you come for the free fill up, again they fill youre car up with only water. Yes you heard me water, straight from the bathroom sinks and faucets at the back of the mechanic shop bay areas. And they do these on porshes and jaguars and different ones. I wont say all dealerships do cause i dont know but i certainly hope all do not follow this kind of car care
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It makes me genuienly sad and angry with the things the industry is doing now. And im only 20 born in 98 so i think that says alot. Ive learned alot already and seen alot of shady things its just a shame. 1. That they dont care to make things last anymore all for money and 2. Ive noticed it seems like its gotten worse. For example i was a porter once and found out the dealerships yes multiple, when you bring youre car in for service and or a visit or whatever it may be and they give youre car coolant or you come for the free fill up, again they fill youre car up with only water. Yes you heard me water, straight from the bathroom sinks and faucets at the back of the mechanic shop bay areas. And they do these on porshes and jaguars and different ones. I wont say all dealerships do cause i dont know but i certainly hope all do not follow this kind of car care
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nick king
Hi Scotty I was in the tv and audio and electronic servicing business one thing I all ways had in my tool bag was crazy glue or a knockoff it saved and made me money. I also was working at a gm dealer Rader motors Ontario while going to school and college any way crazy glue had just come out and I amazed my boss by cementing a impala plastic grill back together using permatex instant bonding glue then I painted the correct silver and installed it back in the car, this was in the mid seventies. I still use it today on my hobby car and daily driver and epoxy from the back side. Another tip I found was to use instant bonding glues and to make them work quicker I sprinkle on some baking soda powder and it set rock hard in seconds, you do this once the parts are pressed together sprinkle the sodium bicarbonate on them
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Hi Scotty I was in the tv and audio and electronic servicing business one thing I all ways had in my tool bag was crazy glue or a knockoff it saved and made me money. I also was working at a gm dealer Rader motors Ontario while going to school and college any way crazy glue had just come out and I amazed my boss by cementing a impala plastic grill back together using permatex instant bonding glue then I painted the correct silver and installed it back in the car, this was in the mid seventies. I still use it today on my hobby car and daily driver and epoxy from the back side. Another tip I found was to use instant bonding glues and to make them work quicker I sprinkle on some baking soda powder and it set rock hard in seconds, you do this once the parts are pressed together sprinkle the sodium bicarbonate on them
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Gene Hasenbuhler
Hey Scott, I have a question I own a 99 ford ranger XLT with 118000 miles on it and recently Ive come into a problem with the charging system When the battery light first came on I took it down and had them put a reader on it-they said the alternator went out As Im broke I had to keep charging it out of the truck and putting it back in for abouta week Then yesterday when I put the battery in and startedit the light didnt come on and the system was charging just fine all day Started and stopped it about 7 times and drove over 70 miles Then today when I started it-it ran for about 20 miles and then the charge light came back on and all my gages dropped Could it be my regulator or the alternator and how do I diagnose the problem before buying parts
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Hey Scott, I have a question I own a 99 ford ranger XLT with 118000 miles on it and recently Ive come into a problem with the charging system When the battery light first came on I took it down and had them put a reader on it-they said the alternator went out As Im broke I had to keep charging it out of the truck and putting it back in for abouta week Then yesterday when I put the battery in and startedit the light didnt come on and the system was charging just fine all day Started and stopped it about 7 times and drove over 70 miles Then today when I started it-it ran for about 20 miles and then the charge light came back on and all my gages dropped Could it be my regulator or the alternator and how do I diagnose the problem before buying parts
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FiscalRangersFlorida
Re plastic parts - I worked at Nissans US HQ in California in the 1990s and after leaving, I bought a used Q45 which is their flagship to compete with Lexus. But it had a known flaw where they used plastic gears on the timing chain tensioner belt, and they broke after 3-4 years, lunching the entire engine. I found out about it and was planning the 1200 non-warranty repair to prevent failure, but it happened right in an intersection and it lunched the engine. It cost me 7000 to rebuild the engine. Not funny.
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Re plastic parts - I worked at Nissans US HQ in California in the 1990s and after leaving, I bought a used Q45 which is their flagship to compete with Lexus. But it had a known flaw where they used plastic gears on the timing chain tensioner belt, and they broke after 3-4 years, lunching the entire engine. I found out about it and was planning the 1200 non-warranty repair to prevent failure, but it happened right in an intersection and it lunched the engine. It cost me 7000 to rebuild the engine. Not funny.
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Doug Shrader
The switch to plastic is more about reducing weight. The government keeps demanding better gas mileage and car makers have to make them smaller and lighter to reach the goals. Todays cars last much longer than the old solid metal ones, when I was growing up a car reaching 100k was a cause for celebration, today 300 is easily doable. Same with tires, they used to last 10000 miles, or about a years driving. Today 60k+ is the norm and you get better performance and safer driving as well.
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The switch to plastic is more about reducing weight. The government keeps demanding better gas mileage and car makers have to make them smaller and lighter to reach the goals. Todays cars last much longer than the old solid metal ones, when I was growing up a car reaching 100k was a cause for celebration, today 300 is easily doable. Same with tires, they used to last 10000 miles, or about a years driving. Today 60k+ is the norm and you get better performance and safer driving as well.
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Gary B
The 2016 MK6 VW GLI that I had was a little unnerving. Great lil lease but the padded plastic on the gear shift knob (DSG Dual clutch) on the right side kept coming loose My armrest snagged and broke off the support arms. Dare I say, the interior lighting to LED swap that I did. those housings were pure junk They flexed and squeaked EVERY time you turned on a light even from the factory. Otherwise it was a zippy lil ride (minus poor all season Continentals and no tune)
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The 2016 MK6 VW GLI that I had was a little unnerving. Great lil lease but the padded plastic on the gear shift knob (DSG Dual clutch) on the right side kept coming loose My armrest snagged and broke off the support arms. Dare I say, the interior lighting to LED swap that I did. those housings were pure junk They flexed and squeaked EVERY time you turned on a light even from the factory. Otherwise it was a zippy lil ride (minus poor all season Continentals and no tune)
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Richard Fitzpatrick
Speaking of planned obsolescence, I had a female boss about 25 years ago whose brother was a chemist for DuPont. He made new fibers which were woven into hosiery for my boss to evaluate. A few were so strong that they would not run and last a long time. So, eventually she asked her brother what happened? Killed by marketing she was told. I am not making this up. China is working on a Thorium reactor design. What are we working on?
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Speaking of planned obsolescence, I had a female boss about 25 years ago whose brother was a chemist for DuPont. He made new fibers which were woven into hosiery for my boss to evaluate. A few were so strong that they would not run and last a long time. So, eventually she asked her brother what happened? Killed by marketing she was told. I am not making this up. China is working on a Thorium reactor design. What are we working on?
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Gladys Bruno
Hello Scotty I am new to your channel. I love how you explain any situation you have to talk about (cars. Anyway I would love if you can do a video about the new 2019 Rav4 in depth review. I am planning to buy me one. Ive seen some reviews on it but ever since I been watching your videos I love your honesty and charm and how you really make your video interesting and fun to watch. I hope and wish you are able to do one. Thank you GB
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Hello Scotty I am new to your channel. I love how you explain any situation you have to talk about (cars. Anyway I would love if you can do a video about the new 2019 Rav4 in depth review. I am planning to buy me one. Ive seen some reviews on it but ever since I been watching your videos I love your honesty and charm and how you really make your video interesting and fun to watch. I hope and wish you are able to do one. Thank you GB
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