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Is there any way to fight planned obsolescence?

Are you sick of things breaking the second the guarantee expires? From washing machines, phones a...

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15.12 3 Nov 2025


Is there any way to fight planned obsolescence?


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15.12 3 Nov 2025


Are you sick of things breaking the second the guarantee expires?

From washing machines, phones and other kitchen appliances, are there simple ways to combat planned obsolescence?

And, should we all actually be repairing things ourselves instead of forking out for something new?

Joining Seán to discuss this is Caitriona Redmond, Consumer Columnist with the Irish Examiner.


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