Brannigan's Law

The following is satirical in nature - So in an attempt to continue blogging semi-regularly, I am here. I work at a local car dealership in the service department, and I have learned a few things about car companies.
No matter what the purchase price is on the car, add a few thousand onto the retail price. You will end up spending this within 5 years on such things as brake pads and rotors, as well as things like control arm bushings, sway bar bushings, links, etc.
It is so clearly obvious that all the car companies know exactly what they are doing. They are creating streams of income that last for years, after the customer has spent large amounts of money on the vehicle. What a racket! Keeps me employed though...