Government Impact on Auto Repair Industry and You

The US Government has had a huge impact on the automotive manufacturers over the years creating higher costs for not just the manufacturer but the consumer as well. Government regulated environmental controls that the manufacturers are forced to put on the cars they make and sell end up costing you more when you by it and when it needs repaired. The cost of maintenance and repairs goes up each time the Government imposes restrictions costing the consumer dearly. A typical EGR replacement on a vehicle is around $200.00 to $300.00. Air Conditioning Freon Changes has forces the manufacturer and the repair shops to purchase New Equipment that ends up costing thousands of dollars for them and the consumer alike. A Catalytic Converter on a car seems like a great idea for the planet but at what cost. Manufacturers are now forced to equip cars with tire pressure monitors because congress thinks "we the people" are to stupid to know when our tires are flat. How did we ever know the tire was flat before.....thanks congress, I didn't know I was that dumb. Your (NEW)car could have been purchased for almost $7000.00 less if it wasn't for Government mandated regulations. Hows the economy now??? Thanks for Nothin' Congress....