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Who here services things themselves?
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I've got an ace mechanic for my bike(s), just started up and I'm one of his best customers already 
go round for a cup of tea and the like. But anyway, he was looking the other day for some clocks for my bike which are really hard to come by, and we couldn't find any 
. But now one day of independent searching I've managed to find some that may match! And it's going to cost me pittance to get it (£15), and if I wasn't an idiot I could fit them myself (but he'll do it for a fiver) - its just so much cheaper though, the 'official' clocks were aroudn £135, and thats if they're the right match too.
So yea, its made me think, is it worth doing things 'properly' or should we all learn mechanical stuff and do it ourselves? I can see myself saving a pretty penny if I learn how
go round for a cup of tea and the like. But anyway, he was looking the other day for some clocks for my bike which are really hard to come by, and we couldn't find any . But now one day of independent searching I've managed to find some that may match! And it's going to cost me pittance to get it (£15), and if I wasn't an idiot I could fit them myself (but he'll do it for a fiver) - its just so much cheaper though, the 'official' clocks were aroudn £135, and thats if they're the right match too.So yea, its made me think, is it worth doing things 'properly' or should we all learn mechanical stuff and do it ourselves? I can see myself saving a pretty penny if I learn how
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The flat is newish and rented (so someone else can fix stuff that breaks), and I don't drive or cycle.
but i also have a go at mending anything that breaks in the house with a great deal of success.i sometimes have to admit defeat though.
there is nothing stopping you enroling on a basic mechanics course at college,i would if i were you,nothing to loose ay.
But to answer your question. I normally pay someone to sort things out, less hassle that way.
Other than changing a flat tyre and checking the oil, there isn't much you can do to a car now. And you even have to be careful of changing wheels if you have ABS.
I'm not the best at fixing things, but I'm not the worst. I can fix my pushbike to an extent, but for some things I still need to take it to a specialist shop because they have equipment I don't have.
why do you have to careful changing wheels?
As I understand it the ABS sensors are mounted somewhere on the wheel hub, and they're a bit delicate.
I could equally be talking poo though.
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I used to service my old cars and bikes - I picked up a good bit of experience serviceing machines as a greenkeeper, but I havn't got a clue how to work under modern bonnets.
Brakes, filters, exhaust, oil change still quite easy however.