One of the most regrettable things I see daily down here (and have experienced my own quota) is watching someone fall into that trap, and spending hard-earned money on products designed to fall apart. My kid´s shoes, for example. Sure he walks a lot all over town, but still. They should last a little longer than a few months without getting loose because of the gluing falling apart.

Planned Obsolescence

Planned obsolescence is a strategy. The manufacturers use it to design products with a limited lifespan, ensuring that they become obsolete or require replacement within a specific timeframe. They usually achieve this goal through various means. These include low-quality components, making repairs difficult or even impossible, or introducing new models with minor upgrades that encourage consumers to "upgrade".

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Being in the repair business, me and my family have noticed this trend increasing exponentially, with mechanics becoming mere part-changing laborers, in charge of replacing the parts after a diagnosis. Sure, not many parts or subsystems are fixable nowadays.

For example, some brands offer the possibility of completely repairing components such as fuel pumps, alternators, and starter motors, even selling the kits to do so.