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I'd rather own a Ford than work on a caddy. Yucko Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
Quote from: KensAuto on July 29, 2022, 09:54:05 AMI'd rather own a Ford than work on a caddy. Yucko Sent from my SM-S908U using TapatalkYour comment made me thinkAboutThe futureof guys like you...These electric cars have so few moving parts that normal/routine servicing is going to become a thing of the past. No oil changes or transmission issues. No pesky engine ticks or exhaust systems wearing out. No fuel pumps failing or bad gas or fuel injectors. No sensors...nothing like that. The battery is armored and would probably just be replaced, or the vehicle is totaled in an accident. The drive unit replaces as a single piece and that leaves tires, some axle shafts and brakes. But since the drive unit slows the car instead of brakes, you'll likely never replace brakes, ever!Once these things start to account for 25% of the vehicles on the road, there will be significantly less traditional automotive servicing going on. It didn't occur to me until Ken made the comment, but the mom-and-pop service centers are going to be on their way out...WOW!
My guess is we will see a large change over next 10-15 years after that who knows. I’m with Phil though can’t see ever not having a couple IC vehicles. But we have considered adding an electric at some point if it makes sense. It doesn’t for us currently.