Every time your car, washing machine, or smartphone breaks, the repair bill seems steeper than it used to be. What used to cost a few dollars for a replacement part now feels like a financial setback. The issue extends beyond inflation or supply chain hiccups. There’s a deeper connection at play—one rooted in corporate behavior that quietly shifts the burden to consumers. Understanding this link between rising repair costs and corporate greed helps explain why fixing what you already own has become so expensive.
Repair costs don’t just affect your wallet; they shape how long products stay in use and how much waste ends up in landfills. The incentives driving companies to make products harder or more expensive to repair reveal a strategy that prioritizes profit over practicality. This trend affects families, small businesses, and even the environment. It’s time to unpack how we got here and why it matters.
