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[–] Buddahriffic@lemmy.world 4 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Hell, even being able to diagnose problems a bit can help avoid being scammed by places recommending unnecessary repairs or maintenance.

[–] Shindo66@lemmy.world 4 points 7 hours ago

Oh and as someone who worked as the guy who told you all the stuff that needed to be done at a shady dealership, they will definitely recommend whatever they can. And then its $180 and hour for labor and its .5 hours of labor to change an air filter. I couldn't cut it in that world...