DIY vs. "professional" maintenance
Took our 26' tow-behind to a local brake shop after reading advice on wheel bearing lubrication and deciding I didn't have the tools & talent. Watching "professional" perform jacking, hub-removal and...
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Not serious problems, but illustrates how an observant and skilled owner can at times do "better" work than a shop. They were focused on doing JUST what you asked for and nothing more. You would take your time and do little things that just make for a better end result.
I do essentially ALL my own work from mechanical to fabrication on every vehicle I own. I do use a shop when time or inconvenience is a factor, but the shops I go to understand that I am fully qualified to do the work. As such, the relationships are less customer/service provider and feel more like professional courtesy. If you can develop that kind of relationship with a shop, it goes a long way toward peace of mind and adequate repair work.
Jose
I do essentially ALL my own work from mechanical to fabrication on every vehicle I own. I do use a shop when time or inconvenience is a factor, but the shops I go to understand that I am fully qualified to do the work. As such, the relationships are less customer/service provider and feel more like professional courtesy. If you can develop that kind of relationship with a shop, it goes a long way toward peace of mind and adequate repair work.
Jose
