• Glytch@lemmy.world
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    8 hours ago

    They’re known for that in America as well, it’s just that they’re also usually cheaper to buy and to fix when bought domestically. You need to plan for repairs because American roads are poorly maintained.

    • phx@lemmy.ca
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      2 hours ago

      Well, they used to be. Digital locks and built-to-fail (instead of just cheap) components plus decreased component manufacturing is making that less of a thing.