Wasn't particularly thinking of whether you agree or not, it's just the way things are. As for cheap repairs, the simple fact is that a lot of people don't have the money to run decent cars, and have to work within their means. That includes getting them fixed in whatever way they can. You might not be in that category but there's plenty that are, not everyone can repair or weld their own cars. Probably even fewer who can do it invisibly...Still dont agree ,,, but thats the beauty of a forum , we are all entitled to our own views . if somethings only worth a grand , you couldnt pay some one to fix it , so it would get thrown in the scrap and not repaired