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marco5 · #81 05-17-2018, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by vwnate1

I too don't get why some seem upset that he chooses to have a Mechanic do the job .

I've been in the auto trade since I was wearing short pants and I trust very few to ever do anything correctly .

The $ I've saved (?) by doing my own works, I too spend on factory parts whenever I can get them from the M-B Classic Center.....

My cars (except the wagon) are still just old high mileage beaters tho' .

_YOU'RE_ paying the bill so _YOU_ get to choose how the $ are spent .

Thanks Nate! I know a few millennial's (people burn in 1981+) who are also in my age range that own W123's as well. They do work themselves when they can (brakes, valve adjustments, oil changes, water pumps etc) but when it comes to bigger stuff, they bring it to their trust worthy specialist.

There's nothing wrong with paying money here and there for someone to do the work for you, especially if they are a German specialist, know these cars, have a proper tools/lift/shop and etc. So what if it costs a little bit more money? I have mechanics that offer me significantly low labor rates and I plan to use them for large/messy jobs in the future!