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Why Manufacturers Keep Making Products Harder to Repair (On Purpose)
You don’t realise how bad modern design has become until something breaks. A phone screen cracks.A washing machine stops draining.A laptop battery dies.A car sensor throws a fault. You think: no problem — I’ll just replace the part. And then you discover: • the battery is glued in• the panel is sealed• the screws are…
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The Extended Warranty Trap: How “Peace of Mind” Turns Into a Silent Money Drain
You bought the warranty because you were told it would protect you.Because modern products are full of technology.Because one big failure could wipe you out. So you paid an extra £80, £150, £300 — sometimes £1,000+ — for “peace of mind.” A phone.A TV.A laptop.A washing machine.A fridge.A power tool.A car. It doesn’t matter what…
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Replace These 7 Cheap Parts Before They Fail – Or Pay 5x More Later
The Small Parts That Quietly Turn Into Big Repair Bills Most breakdowns don’t happen because something “suddenly” failed. They happen because a small, cheap part was quietly dying for months — and nobody noticed. So one morning your car won’t start.Your boiler stops heating.Your washing machine floods the floor.Your laptop overheats and shuts down. And…
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These Cheap Products End Up Costing You Thousands
Buy nice, or buy twice. High-Click Hook It looks like a bargain.It feels like a smart buy.You think you’ve saved money. Then the bills start. And this is where most people get blindsided. Some products don’t just cost more over time.They quietly bleed your wallet year after year. In many cases, owners end up spending…
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