Episode notes
In Today's Motormouth podcast spin off the classic "May the 4th Be With You" line-but we're talking about something far more down to earth:your vehicle.
Right now, the buzz across the industry is clear-keep your oldie going. With ongoing reliability concerns and rising costs in newer vehicles, many technicians are quietly saying the same thing 2020-2021 might be the line in the sand.
So what's "old" anyway?
If a two year old vehicle is already out of warranty, guess what-you own it. Repairs, maintenance, and responsibility all land in your lap. That's no different than a 10-15 -or even 20 -year-old vehicle. The mindset has to shift.
In this episode, we break down:
1) Why "newer" doesn't always mean better
2) The reality of full vehicle ownership after warranty
3) Why mil ...
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