What causes this retardation? Is it that automotive enthusiasm is a hobby that is appealing to NPCs? Of all the recreational activities that a person could engage in, automotive enthusiasm might have the lowest median IQ of them all.

No other hobby abuses their tools then complains about the cost of repair and replacement.
No other hobby cuts as many corners as car guys do when it comes to maintaining personal equipment.
No other hobby has such a prevalence of people who over-estimate their own capabilities.
No other hobby gets what they asked for only to turn around and complain it isn't what they cant afford.
No other hobby has such disregard for personal safety, even the ones that typically involve illegal activity.

>every other hobby: "Make sure you use good equipment and maintain it, its what will save you"
>car enthusiasts: "HURR DURR JUST FARKIN SEND IT ON SHITTY BRAKES MATE MECHANIC IS JUST SCAMMING YOU"