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Ban cars from populated areas (thelemmy.club)
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[–] 6 points 11 hours ago (4 children)

I've taught car maintenance and repair to single soldiers for almost two decades. The issue with the Internet's default to buy used is unless you can repair it yourself or have someone that can work on your car cheaply it might not be the best call.

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  • [–] 5 points 10 hours ago (1 child)

    Hell, even being able to diagnose problems a bit can help avoid being scammed by places recommending unnecessary repairs or maintenance.

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  • [–] 5 points 10 hours ago

    Oh and as someone who worked as the guy who told you all the stuff that needed to be done at a shady dealership, they will definitely recommend whatever they can. And then its $180 and hour for labor and its .5 hours of labor to change an air filter. I couldn't cut it in that world...

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  • [–] 3 points 10 hours ago (1 child)

    For soldiers? So Dodge chargers and Ford mustangs? Ya those will fall apart after a couple years. There are plenty of reliable brands, most of which are not American or European.

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