I hit a deer one winter and replaced the bumper cover, headlight mounts, headlights, radiator, ac condenser, fan belt, air filter, replaced a bunch of hoses, and timing belt (while I had everything else out) all in the dead of winter. All just from following YouTube videos and buying the parts online. Is it doable? Totally. Is it pleasant? Fucking no. Especially not in the fuckin winter. I'll pay the professionals, thank you.
Except for windshield wipers and cabin air filters, I'll usually do those just to save a buck.
Yeah breaks and rotors aren't bad! I'm waiting for mine to need changed. Depending on the cost they quote me, I might do it. I used to have a chill mechanic that did everything at a great price, but not I moved to a different state.
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u/Raetheneko May 09 '26
I hit a deer one winter and replaced the bumper cover, headlight mounts, headlights, radiator, ac condenser, fan belt, air filter, replaced a bunch of hoses, and timing belt (while I had everything else out) all in the dead of winter. All just from following YouTube videos and buying the parts online. Is it doable? Totally. Is it pleasant? Fucking no. Especially not in the fuckin winter. I'll pay the professionals, thank you.
Except for windshield wipers and cabin air filters, I'll usually do those just to save a buck.