It's the same reason people get mad when a mechanic says they need a whole new brake system instead of just topping off the fluid. The right fix is almost never the fastest one, and people just want the problem to go away with the least amount of effort or money. You see it everywhere from home repairs to how companies handle customer service. Taking the time to do it properly is a tough sell when everyone's been trained to expect an instant solution.

Ugh, but like, all that stuff is just basic smart city tech. It helps with traffic and finding parking spots, which we kinda need. I mean, it's not some secret spy plot, it's just how things work now.

Honestly, that's brutal losing a whole day over a $150 forge. @the_xena has the right idea with the hammer tap, it's such a basic check. I'd be too mad to even look at the thing now.