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Omar Alhassen Eric Cho Scott Radel. Team 2. Self Repair vs. Mechanic. Scenario. You have and automobile and want to determine if it would be in your best interest to do the repairs yourself or pay a mechanic to make the repairs.
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Omar Alhassen Eric Cho Scott Radel Team 2
Scenario • You have and automobile and want to determine if it would be in your best interest to do the repairs yourself or pay a mechanic to make the repairs. • In the interest of saving money is it better to repair the car yourself or send it to a mechanic?
2007 Chevrolet Silverado • At four years old the truck has 48,000 miles and is just out of warranty. • The truck is desired to be kept for 10 more years (approximately 120,000 more miles) • Routine maintenance and heavy repairs for this model are to be anticipated for the next 10 years of ownership.
Consideration • Cost of tools • Time needed to make repairs • Time to learn repair processes • Warranty given by mechanic • Labor cost charged by mechanic • Available space for self repairs
Sources • GM service manual • Chilton Auto repair manual • Automd.com • Edmunds.com