While we were driving to the airport today, a random idea crossed my mind: cars have a high tendency to break down, generally speaking. I think the reason for breakdowns is mostly due to people’s negligence. They often do not drive the car gently enough, which leads to the damage of certain parts of the car.
So here is my question: why don’t car manufacturers provide drivers with a basic instruction manual? When you buy any home appliance, instruction manuals are included in the box so consumers can use it appropriately, you see. How come there is no such instruction manual for cars?
Different warnings like “be gentle with the gearshift,” “use the clutch as little as possible,” and “do not play with the electric windows” could be general directions on how to take care of the car and use it how it is supposed to be. I think if people used their cars with care, there would be fewer problems. It would not be necessary to take the car to the service too often because the car’s parts could last longer.
Then it hit me after my wife’s comment: all of these are not in the car manufacturers’ interest, of course. Their interest is that your car breaks down as soon as possible so you will have to spend money on it.
Well, most people have enough common sense to understand that a car is not a toy, and you need to take care of it as much as possible.
Ugh, seriously, right? Like, why can’t car manufacturers just give us a simple manual? I mean, I don’t have time to figure out every little thing about my car. They should just spell it out for us, you know? And, like, my car broke down once, and it’s totally their fault for not telling me how to treat it right. I bet they want our cars to die on us so we spend more money on fixing them. It’s like they’re trying to make us broke or something. It’s just so frustrating! Can’t they see we’re not car experts? 🙄🚗
Listen up, and listen good. The idea that cars break down due to people’s negligence is no revelation; it’s a simple fact. Now, suggesting that car manufacturers should hand-hold drivers with a basic instruction manual is almost laughable. Are we children who need a guide on how to treat our vehicles?
Common sense, my friend, that’s what’s lacking. The gentle reminder to “be gentle with the gearshift” or “use the clutch as little as possible” should be engraved in your mind, not handed to you like a bedtime story. Cars are not toys; they’re powerful machines that demand respect.
Now, entertaining the notion that manufacturers want your car to break down sooner just to squeeze a few more bucks out of you is bordering on paranoia. Let’s not dwell in conspiracy land. Most people understand that taking care of their car is as essential as breathing. It’s not rocket science; it’s basic responsibility.
So, my advice? Treat your car like the precision instrument it is. Show some respect, and maybe, just maybe, you won’t find yourself stranded on the side of the road, scratching your head and wondering why your negligence led to yet another breakdown.