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May 17th, 2022, 14:09 | #11 |
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I suspect age has something to do with it in both directions, those of us who are older grew up with simple to fix cars which a lot of people would have done a lot of work themselves even if they were not enthusiasts, younger people have had cars with increasing levels of complexity that put off the amateur. On the flip side as I get older the prospect of rolling around on the cold hard garage drive getting wet and dirty appeals a lot less so some jobs get sent to a trusted independent.
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May 17th, 2022, 20:26 | #12 |
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love working on cars been doing it for over 40 years from mk1 escorts to transit vans again the more sensors on modern cars means had to invest in diagnostic machine but finally getting used to it now .
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May 18th, 2022, 11:26 | #13 |
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I've done as much as I can since I had my first car, including engine rebuilds. I only sub out the jobs I can't or don't want to do these days.
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If I had access to a pit or a lift I'd be tempted to do more in the way of preventative maintenance perhaps - if there were a few more hours in the day! |
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May 21st, 2022, 11:04 | #15 |
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A very similar situation here, too.
I'll do all mechanical jobs which don't require engine or gearbox removal (due to a lack of facilities, rather than ability). I've never got into bodywork repairs - spraying outdoors isn't recommended! Also, as I've got older, those 'helpful mates' from my youth have disappeared - and my OH sadly shows no interest in assisting whatsoever. Changing spouse would be a bit drastic... Working outdoors is also a problem. I've lost count of the times when the weather has been fine during the working week - only to pee it down at the weekend Thankfully, having worked all my life in 'high-tech' electronics, the electrical systems on cars pose no problem
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May 23rd, 2022, 19:42 | #16 |
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Glad to see i am not alone. With regards to repairing cars still fixing them last two jobs top strut mounts and steering rack. Also just bought a 340 in need of some work.What i have noticed there is no one my age at the car breakers it is all young faces.
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May 24th, 2022, 08:09 | #17 |
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First job for me with our V70 will be to take a look at the washer bottle leak. It only leaks a small amount when filled to the brim, and one of the service invoices notes the leak and suggests the joint between bottle and filler neck may be at fault. There are a few posts on washer system leaks, which I'll be rereading.
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