pab
Member Since: 28 Aug 2012
Location: Now in Mid-Wales
Posts: 2007
 
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Same way they do now - plug in a diagnostic computer and do what it tells them! There's already a culture of replace-not-repair in main dealers.
But in practice the new technologies are pretty reliable - it's the mechanical stuff that causes the problems. Think of the current cars - the problems aren't with the terrain response or DSC or HDC, they're with the diff bearings, haldex oil pumps, steering racks, clutches, etc. From a reliability perspective moving parts = bad, solid state = good.
The real problem with new technologies such as these (and I speak as an IT professional, not a technophobe!) is that they're of little use in practice, basically just adding cost and complexity to the car for little real gain. But in the showroom they sound good and therefore help sell cars. During the life of the car how many people are going to use (really use, not just play with) things like transparent bonnets, sonar depth gauges, remote control, etc? I'd rather see the car priced lower and without the gimmicks. But for LR as a company I dare say they'll be effective in helping to sell cars at a higher profit margin, and that's what it's really about!
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