And then you though in the mechanics .... I don't believe there is a mechanic out there that is proficient in every single car....hence things could go wrong or take longer.
Thoughts?
What part of the country are you talking about? Ontario salt cars? Where most fasteners are fused together similar to what you find with salt water marine engines. That can add 2 hours to a normally 2 minute bolt removal.
Car repair is getting more and more difficult. Like most trades the independent mechanics are rapidly thinning out due to government over kill regulation. Add to that real estate inflation, insurance (being a big deterrent), taxes, hydro, et al are killing the independents. Brand dealerships are primarily owned by big auto groups so the quality of the service department is mediocre at the very best. Hence ppl are getting absolutely f*cked on used car repairs.
EVs will solve many difficulties for those that have the means and the place to charge one. But they don't represent the the working poor which will be most Canadians soon enough.
Fully aware of that, BUT.... you cannot play the "rusty bolts", "Ontario car", "old car", etc... card(s) with a straight face without distinction and where not applicable....
Sorry, but if you tell me that, for example, taking out few 8mm x 22 mm bolts, holding a plastic piece (low torque value), under the hood and at the top of the engine (very accessible), could ever present any significant risk of seizure that would warrant the shop to estimate the job at 2hrs, I would take it with a grain of sault.
