Do you work on your own car, or let the garage do things?

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I tend to do everything myself but i'm in the fortunate position of having a few knowledgeable people at the end of the phone.
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Post by TonyB »

I also try to do everything myself :)

But after this afternoon, I am reconsidering this (But that is another story).....
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uhho :/
you seemed so pleased at noon...
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Post by bazzagt4 »

TonyB_GT4 wrote:I also try to do everything myself :)

But after this afternoon, I am reconsidering this (But that is another story).....
Why??????

Problems with the engine Tony???

Nothing serious I hope :?
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Post by Dave-GTO »

I try and do as much as i can, but having only a drive and no garage anything to big i tend to leave to the garage.

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Post by TonyB »

No need to worry guys, nothing serious. I am just getting frustrated with mapping. Everything is happening so damn quickly! Tomorrow is another day ;-)
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I do every thing on the mini, as it need doing every year lol, would cost to much. Not sure i'd be able to do to much on the passat though.
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Post by 323ian »

From all these replys it would seem no tuners will get any trade from any big power members!!

I have never taken any of my cars to a garage etc, am now in the very lucky position of having a garage and ramps (available to everyone :wink: ) which makes life so much easier and makes working on a car much easier.

I am planning to go all the way with the skyline and have the engine apart in the future. The internet and the forums are so valuable now for doing any work.
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I do everything myself apart from tuning and any internal bits (re-bores etc)and tyre fitting.
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Post by shash1 »

i dont anything on my car,its all done by daz at premier garage.not my thing mechanics
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