From skyrocketing insurance rates to cars built for obsolescence, the auto industry is testing the patience — and wallets — of everyday drivers. Shane Hewitt and Lorraine Sommerfeld unpack how planned obsolescence, limited repair options, and corporate control have created a culture of disposability around vehicles. They discuss why the right to repair movement matters more than ever, how insurance companies are writing off cars that could be fixed, and what that means for affordability and sustainability. This episode challenges the system that treats cars as short-term products instead of long-term investments.

Originally aired on2025-10-20