Thank you. I have the means to replace myself
I understand and have been there (20 years ago) done all my work (no garage…just a driveway)
I replaced the drive shaft, drive shaft, steering rack, brakes, wheel bearings…etc. since the 1970s.
Now, I don’t prefer rolling around in a snowbank in 10F temps just to work on my car. Instead, I like the convenience of paying for a RELIABLE tech. do the work while I take my wife out for lunch somewhere.😊
Being retired has its advantages 👴
I am lucky to have a local mom-n-pop shop in my small Vermont town. I trust that they will do the job right and not overcharge me.
Heck, they even welded the exhaust pipes for $20 instead of selling me $200 worth of new muffler parts.
The only downside is that they are very busy and often 3 weeks out for an appointment. (I’m surprised they haven’t raised their hourly rates 💲)
