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Originally Posted by Maru
The increase in computerization also favors the dealership when it comes to repairs. Our mechanic says it is very expensive to buy equipment to do what used to be simple jobs or even just to diagnose. So much so it makes it hard to justify offering at all or even stepping back in that business.
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In terms of electronics it's pot luck if your local mechanic can even deal with it - sometimes they'll just tell you to go to the brand dealership (who charge way more than any other independent mechanic) or you can go to a specialist. When we had a wiring issue we managed to find a guy who will come and do the work in your driveway (where possible) so that was a bonus but it is often pricier than a bog standard mechanical repair.