[jackatesme]

Originally Posted by RogerHeinz57

Looking into the future of these modern and awesomely fantastic developments into the modern car, one cannot ignore the potential for many poorly designed systems that cost fortunes to replace would contribute to the early demise of the vehicle comparatively early in it's career. Look at our old cars, they have superb engineering and have survived all the press rubbish spread by the likes of Top Gear muppetry, beit our cars are becoming less and less popular on the roads they were a great car then, and still great today. Compare the longevity attributed to the more modern vehicles and costs of the technology to keep them going, things will get worse.
A few things spring to mind:
Start Stop technology - Will crank shafts and their bearings cope with modern driving ? Has anybody had to replace an AGM battery yet? The costs are huge.
Lane departure systems - Will the tyre retailers eventually be able to set wheel alignment on such vehicles ?

I conclude that there are likely to be many other problems associated with the future cars, and with this - are we going to be happy with the costs of having them into dealerships for simple stuff to be adjusted or mended.

That is what i worry about. Spent some time reading the manual on the Renault i purchased (if i have read it right)there is a sensor in tyre valve to inform me of low pressure,would this mean i would have to get a new tyre from a Renault dealer.? And driving the car today for the 1st time,it was telling me to change gear. After driving for over 50yrs do i really need to be told that.