The only time I have had it be an issue is when I was tight on space and there was an iOS update. It seems to not force this for an update but does for day to day use as needed.

Shoot, they even make changes in their own line up and year to year. You would think some consistency would lower costs for them but someone has done the math I suspect.

Ya it’s crazy. We need more supply chain but also salvage. I’ll bet someone not far away had a failed one and tossed it that had a rack that was fine.

Only way it will happen is legislation sadly.

I would pay extra to know parts are available ans affordable for 20y.

Or just ensure stuff is serviceable. I would take that.

I had a vacuum a few years ago and the brush head failed at the bearing and tore it and the plastic connector apart.

I couldn’t find a replacement head (had ordered 3 that were listed as correct and none fit) and the plastic part I had to “make” by filling with epoxy and using a dremmel to make the recess.

3D printing helps, we just need better ways to get the shapes into the system now. But we need a requirement for a parts availability for day 10 years or the company has to give you a new one.

Driving is one of the most risky. This is coupled if you are taking a frequent trip and route at a similar time. A prime example is when you stop and go through a stop sign. Most of the time it’s clear. That one time it isn’t your brain just goes on auto pilot and you get “they came out of nowhere”.

Easy way I was taught by a driving instructor was vary things a bit if you can. Often just mixing up a route a bit can help.