I wish I had started repairing my own cars earlier. I think it is ChrisFix that says that if you can purchase tools and parts for less than a mechanic would charge, you might as well DUI.
No!
DYI!
I wonder how many times mechanics convinced me to pay for repairs I did not actually need--or overcharged. If the shop is busy, you need to wait for them to get to your car.
They are not necessarily realistic with how soon they will fix it, either. I have fixed cars when shops were closed and finished before they opened.
It cost me $500 to replace the head gasket on my Forester. If I had a neighbor trying to get rid of a Subaru with a bad head gasket, I could fix that cheaply.
Or, you know, just stare manly at your car when it breaks down, and then call your mechanic.