Why Are Modern Cars Disposable?

Why are modern cars disposable? A parking lot bump can total a 3-year-old crossover, yet the average car on American roads is older than ever. We dig into what really changed, and why "it only comes as an assembly" became the most expensive sentence on your repair bill. From GM's invention of planned obsolescence and the famous 1959 Bel Air vs. 2009 Malibu crash test to CAFE rules, "lifetime" transmission fluid, ADAS sensor costs, and the Right to Repair fight, we break down why today's cars last longer than ever but are harder than ever to fix. Subscribe for deep-dive car explainers, and tell us in the comments: what's the most unkillable car you've ever owned? #cars #righttorepair #plannedobsolescence