At what point do you give up on DYI and call a professional?

[maxamusa]

 

[Canada Goose]

Thread reminds me, I wonder if people who own cars with a alternative powertrain (EV, hybrids, etc) can do DIY repairs on those type of cars. I used to see people work on their own cars all the time over the years. But never a hybrid or a EV.





I wonder if the average joe can even do minor repairs on a Tesla for example

 

[Don Snow]

If I can’t be fixed with screw driver and hammer I’m getting someone from task rabbit like the proud millennial I am

 

[Windows 91]

If I need a specialty tool that's too expensive then I call the pros.

Tree trimming I never DIY because the Mexicans can do it faster and better than I can, and they take all the waste with them.

Mainly, if the DIY job would result in significantly reduced quality compared to a pro job, then I'm calling the pros.

 

[Dameon Farrow]

Thread reminds me, I wonder if people who own cars with a alternative powertrain (EV, hybrids, etc) can do DIY repairs on those type of cars. I used to see people work on their own cars all the time over the years. But never a hybrid or a EV.





I wonder if the average joe can even do minor repairs on a Tesla for example

Sealed transmissions is the absolute worse. Engineers have been making it more and more difficult to do basic shyt with vehicles. It's a subtle thing. Engine space is good sized but once you try to work on anything you realize space is tight.

Thermostats....water pumps....stuff you shouldn't be dropping 1000+ $ to have taken care of. I had a fellow tell me his thermostat was on the underside of the engine. shyt had me .

 

[H. Selassie]

From the jump. Most of my workdays are 10-12 hours then my weekends are devoted to shyt I actually want to do so it’s the time factor equity I’m paying for.

 

[Mandarin Duck]

I call it going HAM

Hiring a Mexican

 

[Roid Jones]

If it's something that absolutely requires a pro

 

[Vaselclean]

Thread title already answered the question

 

[gldnone913]

I stay away from plumbing generally. I've done some shyt on my own in the past, but the fear of breaking plumbing scares me lol. Anything that I don't feel comfortable doing after watching the YouTube vid on it, I'm calling a pro. Anything a pro can do in half the time or more? Giving them a call.

My grandfather said always watch a mofo you hire to do work for you, so you can know how to do it yourself

 

[Toe Jay Simpson]

If unc turn down that case of beer

 

[Trips]

Thread title already answered the question

 

[sayyestothis]

Everything can be fixed if ur a functioning male.

Only difference is time spent...so I debate what my time is valued at.

 

[bnew]

if theres a big risk of causing costly damage greater than the cost of a pro if shyt goes wrong, bodily injury or death, I call a pro.

 

[Dad]

heating / ac = call the pros