Comment by robocat

> Modern cars are far more reliable than old 'analogue' cars

They're reliable, but when they have a problem, they're too hard to fix.

Last time I got my Toyota Hybrid fixed, the recommended first step for the fault code was to "replace the ECU". Expensive. Fault was elsewhere but I had to suck up that cost. I've just scrapped that car for a different fault, because although the new fault was easily fixable, the parts and labour were very expensive (and wouldn't make the car more reliable).