Another $1,500 on my car

[Delldude]

You mean struts?

Yeah....if you don't have access and know how to use some tools.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Yeah....if you don't have access and know how to use some tools.

Most auto parts stores will either let you borrow or rent a spring compressor.
Although they can be dangerous if you dont know what you're doing....on second thought maybe he should pay someone.

 

[johngaltshrugged]

That is $5,500 this year

They said my front breaks are completely gone and My shocks are toast . Plus my serpentine belt will snap at any moment

Geez

That's why I learned to do the minor repairs myself years ago.

Parts ain't cheap but they pale in comparison to the labor charges.

 

[Delldude]

Most auto parts stores will either let you borrow or rent a spring compressor.
Although they can be dangerous if you dont know what you're doing....on second thought maybe he should pay someone.

That's what I was inferring.
I've done that and all sorts of other things....tooling and knowing how to use them is what counts.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

And THAT'S why I only drive new cars.

You have paid $785 a month in 2022 for a used car.

Yep. My wife and I both get a new car every three years.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

That's what I was inferring.
I've done that and all sorts of other things....tooling and knowing how to use them is what counts.

And enough old, shitty cars to practice on, until you get it right.

Home vehicle repair is nearing the end of its existence, as drive by wire and compact engineering has taken over.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Yep. My wife and I both get a new car every three years.

I bought a Kia as my daily driver one year ago. 5 year warranty. 4 years, 364 days from then...seeya

I pay less for my new cars than I did for my used cars.

And once you get in this habit, you carry equity forward every time, getting more car for less out of pocket.

Being poor is expensive, as they say. And this is one good example.

 

[Quasar44]

F me for gods sakes

Seems the more I try - the worst it gets

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Yep. My wife and I both get a new car every three years.

I modify my vehicles so I tend to keep them longer.
I dont want to ass up all that money on mods very often.
I'm probably on my last truck as long as I dont wreck it.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

F me for gods sakes

Seems the more I try - the worst it gets

You mean the "worse" it gets.

 

[Delldude]

And enough old, shitty cars to practice on, until you get it right.

Home vehicle repair is nearing the end of its existence, as drive by wire and compact engineering has taken over.

Not if you keep up with the technology.

 

[Quasar44]

And enough old, shitty cars to practice on, until you get it right.

Home vehicle repair is nearing the end of its existence, as drive by wire and compact engineering has taken over.

I just read that Indiana has the highest rate of black on black murder

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

F me for gods sakes

Seems the more I try - the worst it gets

Get together about $3000 + trade, and go finance a new(er) car purchase or lease. If used, get an aftermarket warranty from a dealership or a credit union (will be cheaper, here).

Come back in 3-4 years and thank me.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Not if you keep up with the technology.

You aren't keeping up with the tech in your home garage. Not happening. Cost and training are prohibitive. It would not be cost or time efficient, unless you are a licensed mechanic with a storefront who is using the equipment all day every day. Otherwise, you are voiding your own warranty and those of everyone else. And probably doing a second rate job at that.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Not if you keep up with the technology.

Yeah but that can be expensive itself.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

You aren't keeping up with the tech in your home garage. Not happening. Cost and training are prohibitive. It would not be cost or time efficient, unless you are a licensed mechanic with a storefront who is using the equipment all day every day. Otherwise, you are voiding your own warranty and those of everyone else. And probably doing a second rate job at that.

It's totally possible for a gearhead who enjoys working on cars.
Yeah it'll cost you but it's doable.

 

[Quasar44]

I went from a semi tough guy to a broken down man in only a few months

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

It's totally possible for a gearhead who enjoys working on cars.
Yeah it'll cost you but it's doable.

It's not impossible. If you have money and time to burn. Not sure of the appeal of such an endeavor, though. And since the point was to avoid repair costs, it makes virtually no sense.

 

[Quasar44]

I got nothing to give except for my $$

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

It's not impossible. If you have money and time to burn. Not sure of the appeal of such an endeavor, though. And since the point was to avoid repair costs, it makes virtually no sense.

If you enjoy working on your car or cars it's really not any worse than buying that 100k bass boat.