http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38841837
...maybe is our own stupidity in continuing to purchasing highly complex motor vehicles!.... ....!
The cost of Maintenance, Repair, and Replace!
I remember the day when I used to carry around with me a few tools which would guarantee a roadside fix in the case of a motorcar or motorcycle breakdown!
Nowadays, if something goes wrong with your latest, super-dooper, state-of-the-art, car or motorcycle, its going to cost you mega-bucks to get it all sorted out, and your annual premiums are going to go sky-high!
I gave up driving my motor cars many years ago, (1990) because of modern traffic conditions, and now I use my simple Motorcycles with simple engines and simple electrics!
My latest Insurance Premium for my 1993 (1983 designed) Yamaha RX-S 100 2-stroke motorcycle, and my 1996 (1985 designed) Honda Rebel Twin 4-stroke Cruiser Motorcycle cost me £65 per year to fully Insure!
I dread to think what the latest BMW hi-tech motor car, or the latest Harley Davidson Street Glide Classic, with all its bells and whistles, would cost me in insurance!.... ....!
I'm sure that my Motor Insurance Company are well aware of their low risk of an enormous pay-out, in the event of any problems /accidents, etc, occurring with my simple, trusty steeds!
There you go Chums...
..make your next motor car to occupy your garage be a simple; "Morris Minor", push rods, 12 volt Dynamo, Voltage Regulator/Cut-out, and distributor coil Ignition....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Engines-Engin ... odel=Minor
Just take a few tools with you on your journey!... ...!
Paul....Old/Elderly, 67-year perfect driving record, and minimum Insurance premiums!....(They pay me to ride my Motorcycle now!)... ....!