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The $1,000 Problem / The $750 Solution

How Car Companies Could Solve Ownership's Hidden Cost Trap

A strategic whitepaper exploring how OEM-led, all-inclusive car subscriptions could solve the hidden cost trap of ownership. By controlling vehicle selection, insurance, and service at scale, automakers can offer a true middle-class bargain and reclaim platform control.

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Published: June 24, 2025
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Scott Jellen is a software engineer and systems thinker exploring how industries, platforms, and institutions evolve. His work spans independent whitepapers and strategic memos connecting software design to structural reform — from college sports to streaming, mobility, and national infrastructure.

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