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myLot reputation of 54/100. VKXY62 (951) 6 years ago

Hi, do you do your own car repairs?

Anything from changing your own oil to replacing an engine.

 

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1. MysticalRunt (68)   6 years ago

I wish I could do my own repairs, within the past week, the axle had went on my car so I had borrowed my dad's truck and the engine blew in it while I was bringing my husband home from work.


myLot reputation of 54/100. VKXY62 (951)  6 years ago

Argh, what a disaster. I hope it doesn't take too much to rectify those problems. Not many folks carry a spare axle or engine around with them.

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2. myLot reputation of 99/100. melanie652 (1652)   6 years ago

I change my own oil or my husband does it for me. He does most of our repairs. Rarely do we take our vehicles to someone, although we will for minor things sometimes. For example last month he completely rebuilt the front end on my truck - tie rods, bearings, everything. After that, we took it in to get aligned, I noticed my brakes were "squishy" on the way over (air in the lines). While we were there my husband asked them to do a brake line flush. My truck drives (and stops!) great now!


myLot reputation of 54/100. VKXY62 (951)  6 years ago

Excellent mate, he is a very capable gent, my hat goes off to him. It is rather difficult to do an alignment without the proper gizmos. Thanks for your reply.

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3. myLot reputation of 64/100. monkikillaa (215)   6 years ago

no im not that skilled :P


myLot reputation of 54/100. VKXY62 (951)  6 years ago

This is a shame my friend, if you have a car, maybe you should read its service manual, or have a friend that knows about cars, show you some things you can do to save money. Maybe working on cars and machines is too yucky or dirty for some.
Thank you for your reply.

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4. myLot reputation of 94/100. rracers89 (2659)   6 years ago

I am very lucky that both my hubby and step father are machanics so between the two of them we have never had to pay to get a repair done.


myLot reputation of 54/100. VKXY62 (951)  6 years ago

Wow, how good is that? You are most fortunate in having them.
Thanks for your reply.

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5. myLot reputation of 88/100. PSF123 (1098)   6 years ago

No,i don't


myLot reputation of 54/100. VKXY62 (951)  6 years ago

OK, I wonder if you have ever wished you did or never wanted to know?

Thanks for your reply.

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6. myLot reputation of 74/100. victor78 (1021)   6 years ago

i hope i can do the repair also but i know nothing about mechanic. haha.


myLot reputation of 54/100. VKXY62 (951)  6 years ago

A very good response. It is good that you are willing to give it a try and learn as you go.
Thank you for your reply.

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7. myLot reputation of 33/100. MaxPower1971 (661)   6 years ago

Yes I do!!!

Being the owner of a small business I have 3 pick-up trucks that are subject to a lot of wear and tear!!I can't afford to hire a mechanic full time and dealership repairs are out of my price range.So I need to get my hands(if it were only that)dirty all the time!!!Sometimes even on the roadside in the rain or snow!!!

Did I mention I can't wait to be a millionnaire??


myLot reputation of 54/100. VKXY62 (951)  6 years ago

Hi there, well done on your abilities with those beasties. I would also do my own repairs much as possible to keep overheads as low as possible.
Good on you for having you own business too.
Good luck with your want.
Thank you for your reply.

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8. myLot reputation of 89/100. vinaykiran28 (3379)   6 years ago

i would love to but due to my busy shedule i am not able to do it, i have learnt to do some minor repairs of my car and ofcourse i wash my car myself


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myLot reputation of 54/100. VKXY62 (951)  6 years ago

Well, you saved some money for yourself that, someone else had to pay for.

Well done.

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