Many years ago, I figured out that I could usually repair my car/motorcycle/boat so much cheaper than paying someone else to do it, that I could botch the job three times over and still at least break even.

There are very few things I won't tackle, and experience has taught me when it's time to go to the dealer. Admittedly, I am a fairly capable home mechanic, but certainly there are times that others are needed. This forum is now part of my research and diagnostic guide.

Over the years, I've amassed a sizeable tool collection and usually enjoyed the work. The few times the dealer was needed has been about 50/50 as far as what I thought a 'fair' price and quality of work.