Originally Posted by pepsicolla

I wouldnt let anyone else work on my car. I've worked as a mechanic in the past and thats just my preference.
However, i disagree with the idea that he's some how not making a good decision....because he can do it himself. OH THE INJUSTICE OF IT ALL!!!!!

My older brother is also very mechanical. He does most everything on his 04 S4. (he pulled the motor and rebuilt the heads on his own) Occasionally he drops the car off at my old shop and pays for work he could do, simply because he doesn't have the time or isn't in the mood to spend his time under the hood. His relationship with the car hasn't changed because, here and there, he's inclined to pay someone else to get durty.

Originally Posted by bigern45

lol.. um.. you need to change your signature.. somewhere in there i noticed you mentioned learn how to work on cars if you dont know how.. .. and if you do know how why in the world would you pay someone else to do it? unless your just really rich and a *****.... and honestly.. i think both of the valve covers are pretty easy.. im just wondering if you have cam adjuster seals leaking that youll have to do as well.. now.. those.. lol.. those are fun..

Originally Posted by pepsicolla

My signature, for the most part, speaks in regard to builds, Not routine maintenance....
As stated i work on all my cars but a simple job that can be had for $200 shouldnt be frowned on. If you dont have the time or garage then theres no shame in paying someone $200 to knock something out for ya. It shouldnt be done every time though.

Now for those guys who drop their car off for 2 months, allowing their mechanic to install every mod, and never learn anything...... i despise.