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[โ€“] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 0 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

No, you cannot roadside repair a car with a broken timing chain or clogged catalytic converter, or broken transmission.

[โ€“] PancakesCantKillMe@lemmy.world 2 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago)

What the hell does that have to do with anything? It is trivial to tow a standard car to my home and effect those repairs almost immediately. Just order the parts.

What about the EV? None of the above can easily be done.