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  • credo@lemmy.worldtoNews@lemmy.world•See 6 Planets Align on January 21
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    3 days ago

    In the Bible, the stars falling from the sky are a sign of the end times. This event is described in multiple books of the Bible, including:

    • Revelation 6:12-14: The stars fall to the earth like unripe figs shaken from a tree by a strong wind
    • Matthew 24:29-31: The stars fall from the sky along with other signs, such as the sun darkening and the moon not giving its light
    • Mark 13:25: The stars fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens are shaken

    Fire destroys Starship on its seventh test flight, raining debris from space

  • credo@lemmy.worldtoNews@lemmy.world•Plan To Sell Scout Vehicles Directly To The Public Has California Volkswagen Dealers Hopping Mad
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    22 days ago

    YOU. ARE. WRONG.

    Tell me which manufacturers allow non-dealers to perform recall or warranty work?

    Federal regulations (primarily under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act) require automakers to provide a remedy for safety defects at no cost to the consumer. Automakers fulfill that obligation by designating “authorized” service locations—almost ALWAYS their franchised dealerships or manufacturer-owned service centers—to perform the recall repairs.

    From a practical standpoint dealerships are bound by their franchise agreements with the manufacturer. Those contracts typically require authorized dealers to perform warranty and recall work on behalf of the automaker. So, while the government obligates the manufacturer to fix the defect, the manufacturer in turn relies on its dealerships (as spelled out in their franchise agreements) to handle the actual repairs.

    You have no idea what you are talking about, and you’re doing so from your ass.

  • credo@lemmy.worldtoNews@lemmy.world•Plan To Sell Scout Vehicles Directly To The Public Has California Volkswagen Dealers Hopping Mad
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    22 days ago

    Franchised dealerships serve as the direct link between you and your vehicle’s manufacturer, ensuring warranty repairs and recalls are carried out correctly, on time. These technicians receive specialized, brand-specific training and have access to advanced diagnostic tools and software unavailable to many independent shops. Dealers also streamline the administrative side of warranties by billing manufacturers directly, reducing hassles for customers.

    When a recall is announced, dealers receive replacement parts, software updates, and instructions straight from the automaker. This close coordination helps them meet regulatory standards, fulfill recall requirements quickly, and maintain consistent quality. Their established physical infrastructure also enables them to handle sudden increases in repair demand. Today, dealerships ensure accountability between manufacturers and customers, creating a more dependable system than would be immediately possible with a fragmented network of independent service centers.

    So. Smart guy. This would not work TODAY at any scale. Especially since third party shops do NOT have the same accountability requirements that dealers do.

    Can it work? Yes. As already stated.