For bikes and cars, another reason is that they are now far less fixable than before. Most of the time the problem is electronic and you need gear that cost thousands and only work on a few models. Local mechanics are dying for a reason.
I can fix an old car or a semi-old motorbike, but new ones... you can maintain them but when they break down you can't fix them.
As for the house, it's useful to have some skills if you own, but as landlords have to repair your things, I don't see why renters would try to fix them.
I can fix an old car or a semi-old motorbike, but new ones... you can maintain them but when they break down you can't fix them.
As for the house, it's useful to have some skills if you own, but as landlords have to repair your things, I don't see why renters would try to fix them.