Maintaining the Bells and Whistles:
How Much Will Technology Cost You?
In July 2005, Jennifer Matthews of San Francisco was driving with her 85-pound pit bull, Chopper, in the backseat of her five-day-old 2005 Lexus RX 330. A deer jumped in front of the car, and Matthews slammed on the brakes. Chopper flew forward; a front paw hit the windshield and his back paws went through the LED screen of the navigation system. The damage was caused by an accident, and therefore it wasn’t covered under warranty. The cost to replace the navigation system: $6,600.
Replacing the screen on a Lexus navigation system could cost you over $6,000.
In today’s high-tech automotive industry, computers and sensors are rapidly replacing mechanical parts, increasing vehicle safety. But this additional convenience can bring frustration and debt. Consumers aren’t buying sparkplugs or gaskets or even plain metal keys anymore. Some of the newer, hot vehicle options include rearview cameras, adaptive cruise control, radar sensors that slow you down if you get too close to the car in front of you and keyless entry — all electronic, and all very expensive.
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