I'll DIY the stuff I trust myself with. Very minor tasks... Like oil changes and wiper blades. If it's related to mechanical safety (or benefits from precision

I'll DIY the stuff I trust myself with. Very minor tasks... Like oil changes and wiper blades. If it's related to mechanical safety (or benefits from precision) I'll pay a pro. I've been fortunate to have mostly reliable 10+ year vehicles, only suffering minor cosmetic damage and expected wear/tear on consumables. I just got a 2020 car when I should've put the money down on a house. It was a fun thing and I don't regret it - maybe a year setback on replacing rent with loan payments