Old timer here, back in the day (60s thru 80s) owners worked on their cars to save money, this kept garage repair prices in check because they knew we had anoth

Old timer here, back in the day (60s thru 80s) owners worked on their cars to save money, this kept garage repair prices in check because they knew we had another choice, ourselves. Today, I still service my vehicles because I purchased the electronic meters and testers that are required. (I realize not everyone thinks they have the ability to service their car, YouTube is a great source. Maybe you don't want to get your hands dirty. While changing out a turn signal light can be a pain, you can do it, thus saving a lot of money. Accomplishing a difficult job is a very good feeling. If you don't have the required tools, rent or borrow them. There are limitations, I tend to drive my vehicles to higher mileage. I won't change out half-shafts anymore or automatic window motors, as I have in the past many times. (I pay the garage to do it now.) But this is due to age, not how difficult the job is. Auto garages are opportunist, they'll charge whatever the market can stand, just like the new car sales. Until we make them change, they won't.