Who fixes their own cars?

Im not that much good at fixing my own cars considering they're mostly computer-controlled nowadays.

Last time I took a wrench to a car was when I stripped my POS of a 78 Toyota for parts after I wrecked it delivering pizza for Pizza Hut and ended up crashing into a Domino's car over 12 yrs ago and hasnt done anything except change a flat tire that it

But I still check to ensure there's oil and fluids plenty in the cars to avoid a huge repair bill.
 
Yeah, me too... I have several tools passed on to me from my grandfather... Have a ol' regular craftsman tool box... Beaten up but still have its decal on it.
 
Originally posted by sablescort
Im not that much good at fixing my own cars considering they're mostly computer-controlled nowadays.

Last time I took a wrench to a car was when I stripped my POS of a 78 Toyota for parts after I wrecked it delivering pizza for Pizza Hut and ended up crashing into a Domino's car over 12 yrs ago and hasnt done anything except change a flat tire that it

But I still check to ensure there's oil and fluids plenty in the cars to avoid a huge repair bill.
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No way, It seem like you really sound like you know lot about cars. Or you're just picking it up from what you read and hear?
 
Originally posted by Justin Sane
No way, It seem like you really sound like you know lot about cars. Or you're just picking it up from what you read and hear?
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Well I read Motor Trend, Car and Driver, Road and Track plus Automobile and keep myself informed every month and not those prissy Consumer Reports magazines

but actually im just too chicken to take a wrench to my car lest I fuck up the job and have to have a pro finish the job for me
 
Originally posted by sablescort
Well I read Motor Trend, Car and Driver, Road and Track plus Automobile and keep myself informed every month and not those prissy Consumer Reports magazines

but actually im just too chicken to take a wrench to my car lest I fuck up the job and have to have a pro finish the job for me
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Ah gotcha, same as my dad.
 
The truth is same as me...it's crazy to have $200 to pay up for labor just to have an U joint replaced...I've helped someone else do it..so I did it..it wasn't worth $200 though.

I still pick up what I hear or read. It went down a lot since I went out with Lisa.

I used to hang out with high school kids because they wanted someone around who knew about Ford trucks.
 
Originally posted by SilenceGold
The truth is same as me...it's crazy to have $200 to pay up for labor just to have an U joint replaced...I've helped someone else do it..so I did it..it wasn't worth $200 though.

I still pick up what I hear or read. It went down a lot since I went out with Lisa.

I used to hang out with high school kids because they wanted someone around who knew about Ford trucks.
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Yeah I agree with you, some people overcharges on labors. Especially at the dealers.
 
Originally posted by Justin Sane
Yeah I agree with you, some people overcharges on labors. Especially at the dealers.
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Most fear is screwing up something and having to have it towed. :/
 
Originally posted by SilenceGold
Most fear is screwing up something and having to have it towed. :/
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If I screw up, I tend to fix my mistake. Thats very good way to educate yourself. If you screw up, you could always buy tools, just equal the amonunt of labor that you have to pay if you drop it off at shop.

The result, you get more tools, car is fixed and the most important thing is that you have learned something new. Three for one price. If you drop at shop, all you will get is car fixed.
 
Originally posted by Justin Sane
If I screw up, I tend to fix my mistake. Thats very good way to educate yourself. If you screw up, you could always buy tools, just equal the amonunt of labor that you have to pay if you drop it off at shop.

The result, you get more tools, car is fixed and the most important thing is that you have learned something new. Three for one price. If you drop at shop, all you will get is car fixed.
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True..but there's sometimes a point where I'm afraid to waste time and pay out when I do it myself. There's a risk of making a mistake too.

I would only do it if I knew how to do it properly or knew where to find documents on how to do it properly. It even helps to have a friend who is familiar too.

Doing it on my own would risk mistakes that might be unfixable by me alone.
 
Originally posted by SilenceGold
True..but there's sometimes a point where I'm afraid to waste time and pay out when I do it myself. There's a risk of making a mistake too.

I would only do it if I knew how to do it properly or knew where to find documents on how to do it properly. It even helps to have a friend who is familiar too.

Doing it on my own would risk mistakes that might be unfixable by me alone.
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Thank god, that havent happened to me.

I wish that I had internet when I started learning about those stuff. They are so rich in sources of those stuff.
 
Originally posted by Justin Sane
Thank god, that havent happened to me.

I wish that I had internet when I started learning about those stuff. They are so rich in sources of those stuff.
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Me too. I tried to rebuild a Ford motor. I ended up not being able to put it back together. I had to call a friend..and he wasn't wanting to help so I ended up with a decision to pay up to $300 to have a tech to put it all back together. Better than paying $1500 for a Ford motor from a wrecked truck with only damages in the back of the truck.
 
Originally posted by SilenceGold
Me too. I tried to rebuild a Ford motor. I ended up not being able to put it back together. I had to call a friend..and he wasn't wanting to help so I ended up with a decision to pay up to $300 to have a tech to put it all back together. Better than paying $1500 for a Ford motor from a wrecked truck with only damages in the back of the truck.
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Was it your primary car? I always try new experience on my "extra" vehicles so that way I dont get stuck if I made a mistake which force me to drop it off at shop.
 
Originally posted by PiercedPixie
id love to learn how to fix and restore cars..would be very cool
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get those fake nails ready, cuz you will probably break some. :mrgreen:
 
I do all my own work. Am in process of rebuilding a 283 and a 409... restoring a 60 El Camino and my daily driver is a 59 Impala convertible (see picture in classic car post) and I got another project coming in.

Pixie... will trade you mechical work for manual labor! You know what kind!! :naughty:

Travis
 
Originally posted by Justin Sane
Was it your primary car? I always try new experience on my "extra" vehicles so that way I dont get stuck if I made a mistake which force me to drop it off at shop.
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It was a primary truck for me. I was only 17 at that time. I bought it used and did a full tune up..which included rebuilding this motor.
 
i alway fixed up my car so i can take care of my car... and it still heathly image my car have 148k miles on it and it stil run good and drive good too... everything i good shape but only cute one little rust on driver side bottom door.. i love to fix my car and fix everything :cool:
 
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