Is it worth it to learn?
07-29-2007, 04:11 PM
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Is it worth it to learn?
As a pround new owner of a SL500 whose warranty just expired, I am wondering whether it will be worth it to learn to fix the car.
In terms of working on cars, I have 0 experience. But my old man was a radar engineer, and I am a very good bicycle mechanic, so I have a couple of right genes.
I suspect most people rely on dealerships as these cars are very complex creatures and equipment requirements may be high, but does any self-taught mechanic have any success stories to share?
If doable, what do I need?
In terms of working on cars, I have 0 experience. But my old man was a radar engineer, and I am a very good bicycle mechanic, so I have a couple of right genes.
I suspect most people rely on dealerships as these cars are very complex creatures and equipment requirements may be high, but does any self-taught mechanic have any success stories to share?
If doable, what do I need?
07-29-2007, 08:39 PM
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+1 If you can follow directions and have the tools you can do it. However, with little/no experience you will have many 'learning experiences' so be ready for some failure. Also, anything requiring Star Diag will be beyond your capability.
08-01-2007, 12:31 PM
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Also, it's always worth it even if you never do it yourself because you then know what the professional mechanic is going to do and it's always better to be informed.
