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by yobbo 1536 days ago
The vast majority of cars are not scrapped because mechanical failures in their ICE engines. Typically, materials in parts (rubber, gaskets, hoses, electric switches, interior, body/chassi rust) degrade to the point of stopping peripherals from working, creaking/rattling/vibrations, and the user experience starts to feel like junk. Replacing these parts then costs more than the value of the car.