Ask what wears out
Every ownership decision has a time dimension. A useful product can still have wear parts, maintenance needs, or a dependence on a service that may change.
Look for a path back to use
The important question is whether a predictable failure can be resolved. A repair path, a replacement part, and a clear maintenance procedure can matter more than another feature.
Keep the tradeoff explicit
Repairability is not a slogan. It is a practical claim that needs evidence, context, and limits. Our research treats it as a question to investigate.
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