Be careful how you option that new car
- Thread starter GAJ
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Abacinator
Unholy Blasphemies
His original point was that because he can do it, everyone should work on their own car. I was just pointing out that not everyone has the means or ability.
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alien
I remember being outside on the dirt replacing control arms and trying to compress springs with 2x4” and whatever else I could find because I didn’t have proper tools when shit shit broke out of the blue like happens with old clunkers.
I did it myself because I was broke and I sure as shit don’t miss that stuff. I’ll be paying someone else to do it from here on in.
I did it myself because I was broke and I sure as shit don’t miss that stuff. I’ll be paying someone else to do it from here on in.
msethhunter
Well-known member
msethhunter
Well-known member
The newer stuff is actually easier to work on. Th diagnosing is usually done for you, and scan tools are getting cheaper.
mrzuzzo
Well-known member
Depends.. I've been watching some videos about fixing Audi's and it's VERY complicated. Like, drop the motor to change a couple filter screens kind of complicated.
So a few months back one of my rear liftgate struts was leaking so I replaced them.
So now the rear liftgate will only go up 75% of the way because it needs to be reset using a dealer computer. Total BS.
NorCalAthlete
O_o
2020 JD Power Dependability Study
https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2020-us-vehicle-dependability-study
https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2020-us-vehicle-dependability-study
TheRobSJ
Großer Mechaniker
Mechanical stuff, yeah it’s much less rebuilding and more just replacing entire components now.
But going with the whole point of this thread...the tech stuff is really just locking out people working in their garages. Suppose your mirror got blasted in a parking lot or punched off by an aggro lane splitter. Sure you can physically R&R the mirror assembly. But if that mirror housing contains a camera (as part of a 360 surround parking camera or lane change assist camera), now it has to be aimed. And camera aiming requires thousands of dollars worth of special tools.
AbsolutEnduser
Throttle Pusher
I am learning about "new stuff". Thanks for the contribution. :thumbup
Yes, I agree--I don't understand why people--like in the OP--with a Merc E400 can't pay $7000 for two headlights, why are they owning it then. :dunno
(additionally Merc E400 owner-repairmen .. kinda escapes my mind right now!)
it's possible they were referring to two different types of "new stuff", 98 to 2010 probably easier but 2010+ .. worse???
Yes, I agree--I don't understand why people--like in the OP--with a Merc E400 can't pay $7000 for two headlights, why are they owning it then. :dunno
(additionally Merc E400 owner-repairmen .. kinda escapes my mind right now!)
it's possible they were referring to two different types of "new stuff", 98 to 2010 probably easier but 2010+ .. worse???
NorCalAthlete
O_o
I'm wondering why she has to pay for the headlights when her lease isn't even up yet. Isn't stuff like that usually covered?
NorCalAthlete
O_o
Article said no, but while I'm admittedly unfamiliar with lease-specific warranties, most leases are 2-3 years and most warranties are 3-5 years, so...I'm confused on that timeline too.