> > > I suppose the non-cynical answer would be that you service it
yourself.
> >
> > Not really an option on a modern car. Long gone are the days where a car
> > could be looked after by a home mechanic :)
> technical all this oil, filter, brake pad, drive belt, fluid changing
stuff
> indeed you need a maths degree :)
That'c certainly true on a modern car. It's now getting to the stage where
you need a specific set of tools for each manufacturer. You have zero chance
of changing the cambelt on the new 5-series, for example.