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Thread: Ford CEO: Consumers should not have the right to repair their vehicle

post 10000257106 Yesterday, 07:44 PM
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Ford CEO: Consumers should not have the right to repair their vehicle

because they will do it wrong and create danger for others.

The quote

"...These are very complicated cars, and we don’t think that’s safe, for many of the repairs on our vehicles, someone at home like myself could never do it. I have no problem working on a ’73 Bronco, but to work on a brand-new Bronco? I need all sorts of specialty tools. That’s something that, um, you know, we would put people’s lives at risk.”"
https://www.thedrive.com/news/ford-ceo-jim-farleys-right-to-repair-comment-should-make-every-car-owner-uncomfortable
post 10000257126 Yesterday, 07:55 PM
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Why repair your car when it's all about owning nothing and being happy?
post 10000257129 Yesterday, 07:58 PM
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Simple enough. Don't buy Ford. I've already been doing that my whole life.
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Theyve been doing it for years (all car manuf) making things unnecessarily hard to get to or dangerous re: hybrid work. even working on my prius stuff is just crazy unreachable. best car decision is to buy late 90s (cuzza airbags imo the only REAL upgrade needed).

all of it is a scam to get your 1000 bucks (dealership minimum charge practically).
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We are tools to satiate their unnecessarily elaborate king like standard of living.

This is not new.



The population is so gd cucked.
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post 10000257147 Yesterday, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted By AMOG⏩
Theyve been doing it for years (all car manuf) making things unnecessarily hard to get to or dangerous re: hybrid work. even working on my prius stuff is just crazy unreachable. best car decision is to buy late 90s (cuzza airbags imo the only REAL upgrade needed).

all of it is a scam to get your 1000 bucks (dealership minimum charge practically).
I dunno man, modern cars are far safer and more fuel efficient
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Originally Posted By Zere0wn⏩
I dunno man, modern cars are far safer and more fuel efficient
Is that so? How does one come to such a conclusion
post 10000257154 Yesterday, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted By Zere0wn⏩
I dunno man, modern cars are far safer and more fuel efficient
a lot of a car depends on the type of driving you do.

personally, I avoid freeways unless necessary. not only because the speed is something that I've always said...you might not die but you might wish you did...situations. but also unvetted drivers also going fast as hell and things happen so quickly you can't reasonably control the situation (life aint the movies where a stuntman is driving avoiding mishaps).

I dunno. plus and minuses for everything I guess.
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Originally Posted By explosiveMidget⏩
Is that so? How does one come to such a conclusion
numerous ways but a good one is looking at pictures of wrecks


or Google crash tests, etc


I have 90s 6 cylinder that gets significantly worse gas mileage than my new v8
post 10000257157 Yesterday, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted By AMOG⏩
a lot of a car depends on the type of driving you do.

personally, I avoid freeways unless necessary. not only because the speed is something that I've always said...you might not die but you might wish you did...situations. but also unvetted drivers also going fast as hell and things happen so quickly you can't reasonably control the situation (life aint the movies where a stuntman is driving avoiding mishaps).

I dunno. plus and minuses for everything I guess.
good pints, i'd feel safe in a 90s car just around town. but like you said higher speeds, crazier drivers, I'd want a newer car
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Originally Posted By Zere0wn⏩
numerous ways but a good one is looking at pictures of wrecks


or Google crash tests, etc


I have 90s 6 cylinder that gets significantly worse gas mileage than my new v8
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I think I'll buy a Chinese car for fun to try them out. They look nice and well built

Maybe I'll go pick one out this week. I could use a nice little car for driving around the city
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Originally Posted By SuperHercules⏩
I think I'll buy a Chinese car for fun to try them out. They look nice and well built

Maybe I'll go pick one out this week. I could use a nice little car for driving around the city
assume you don't live in US?
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Originally Posted By Zere0wn⏩
assume you don't live in US?
You can't buy chinkmobiles there?
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post 10000257190 Yesterday, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted By SuperHercules⏩
You can't buy chinkmobiles there?
pretty sure you cant buy the chinese EVs in US, far cheaper than ours
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Originally Posted By Zere0wn⏩
pretty sure you cant buy the chinese EVs in US, far cheaper than ours
But I don't want an EV, just a regular petrol vehicle

I'd be cursed to living in my car and having a bunch of ghey sex at Bruce Springsteen concerts if I went EV
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post 10000257200 Yesterday, 08:37 PM
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I remember when the elite use to be subtle about controlling everyone.
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I read in The Seattle Times recently that O'Reilly placed a bid to buy NAPA.
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Originally Posted By SuperHercules⏩
But I don't want an EV, just a regular petrol vehicle

I'd be cursed to living in my car and having a bunch of ghey sex at Bruce Springsteen concerts if I went EV
yes I don't think you can buy gas either
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Funny this thread pops up. I was just looking at 90s Tahoes



I mean what else do you need?

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Originally Posted By Zere0wn⏩
yes I don't think you can buy gas either
You can in Mexico. I saw a bunch of people driving them around and thought...Hey, these chinkmobiles actually look good. So I went to a few dealerships and checked some out. All looked just as good as the regular brands from other countries
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Originally Posted By SuperHercules⏩
You can in Mexico. I saw a bunch of people driving them around and thought...Hey, these chinkmobiles actually look good. So I went to a few dealerships and checked some out. All looked just as good as the regular brands from other countries
I mean they're straight up stealing from everyone and copying and doing it cheaper so it makes sense

they are way cheaper too
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That is fine as long as it’s not law. They could void warranty on self repair all they want. Let’s see what customers would buy when they’re the only company that has that warranty void disclaimer and others car companies don’t.
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Originally Posted By Zere0wn⏩
I mean they're straight up stealing from everyone and copying and doing it cheaper so it makes sense

they are way cheaper too
Based China. Giving the common man luxuries so he can live the good life too
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Originally Posted By whoremaxxer⏩
That is fine as long as it’s not law. They could void warranty on self repair all they want. Let’s see what customers would buy when they’re the only company that has that warranty void disclaimer and others car companies don’t.
that's the thing, them and other manufacturers ARE trying to make it law. that's why its in the news:

Federal Actions and Automotive DebatesThe "Freedom to Fix" Memorandum: Signed in July 2026, this directive asks the EPA to deprioritize enforcement actions against individuals good-faith repairing their own cars and aims to ease aftermarket parts certifications. [1]Automotive Industry Pushback: Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) argue that complex vehicle software and safety considerations require dealer-exclusive servicing, while independent mechanics claim it is an effort to protect monopoly revenue streams
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Originally Posted By MikeLowrrrey⏩
Funny this thread pops up. I was just looking at 90s Tahoes



I mean what else do you need?


Mirin. I do think the next generation gm truck is a bit more reliable, but I do like the boxy old gens!
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I should have kept my 84 GMC square body srs. I loved working on it , and things were so simple back then . I wouldn’t let a fking mechanic touch that truck . They’re always in a rush and do chit work

Btw I believe is was executives from both Ford and GM that are pushing this chit . Fk em srs
Back with my Fam
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Originally Posted By Ironmanlet⏩
We are tools to satiate their unnecessarily elaborate king like standard of living.

This is not new.



The population is so gd cucked.
Tell me you ride a bicycle to the gym everyday
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NPCs ruined the auto industry by buying shit that cannot be repaired easily because they need a screen and wifi.
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part of the engineering goal should be to make it as easily serviceable/repairable by the consumer as possible.
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