One of the auto parts chains just unfortunately announced they are closing 500 stores since fewer people are repairing their cars. Unfortunately many people who say save the environment don’t look at the complete picture when making their snap judgements about what’s good or bad for us all. Rebuilding an existing product is much cheaper and better for the earth than building a completely new car. We also suffer from a suboptimal education system and a lack of skilled workers. Owners manuals used to teach how to gap the spark plugs, now they say warning, don't drink the water in the battery.