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> Modularity would be great too.

Unfortunately, that wouldn't pad the car companies' margins. What's best for th consumer is generally worse for the company.

Cars are highly modular. Parts are shared across as many models as possible. Engine series are designed to last 10-15 years.

The car makers increase their margins by keeping their cars modular.

You are talking about modularity of design, not aftermarket repairability.