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I do service on my bike and car myself. It's not as difficult as most people think. Not only it's cheaper but also more reliable. I've seen too many times how w
by anticodon 10y ago
I do service on my bike and car myself. It's not as difficult as most people think. Not only it's cheaper but also more reliable. I've seen too many times how workers at the dealer forget to tighten some nut, or forget to put some cover back after maintenance, or change the brake pads but don't change or grease other brake parts, etc. They are not interested in doing quality work.
- Inconel 10y agoI had two experiences that convinced me to start changing my own fluids and doing basic maintenance. One time I took my Honda to a dealer for an oil change and they over tightened the oil pan plug to the point that the threads stripped off. Of course I only discovered this after a period of some time so I had no recourse. I had to pay for a new oil pan and installation. After that I vowed not to take my car to the dealer so I took it to a well reviewed independent shop. On the way home after a fluid change and radiator flush my engine temp shot up and I discovered they hadn't installed a radiator cap. Since then I've found a really good local mechanic, but being that he's in demand, his prices are high and getting an appointment on my day off can be a problem. I still take my car to him at least once a year for service and to have him look things over but other than that I do my own basic service. I usually schedule a day with a few friends and we work on our cars together. It makes things more social and less of a chore.