OT: Amateurs…How not to save money in this recession…

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[quote=creechrr][quote=AN]So, moral of the story is, DIY on maintenance is always better if you take the time to read the instruction and are at least a little bit handy.[/quote]

I have to disagree.

There are untold numbers of people that are not mechanically inclined. Their minds just don’t work that way.

You have to take an honest inventory of yourself. If you can’t successfully assemble Ikea furniture, you shouldn’t be working on a car.[/quote]
I think we both agree here. That’s why I put that caveat at the end, that you have to be at least a little bit handy. I guess I should say, depending on the difficulty of the job, you should be either somewhat handy to very handy. Changing light bulb is as easy as 1-2-3 if you just do some research first and get the step by step instruction.

[UCGal]

What popped out at me from the article was that the dealer charged $250 for a tail-light lense. It seems to be that should pay for the entire assembly.

And… IIRC, you replace the bulb from the inside not by taking the outside plastic lense off. But it’s been a few years since I’ve had to do it.

[UCGal]

What popped out at me from the article was that the dealer charged $250 for a tail-light lense. It seems to be that should pay for the entire assembly.

And… IIRC, you replace the bulb from the inside not by taking the outside plastic lense off. But it’s been a few years since I’ve had to do it.

[UCGal]

What popped out at me from the article was that the dealer charged $250 for a tail-light lense. It seems to be that should pay for the entire assembly.

And… IIRC, you replace the bulb from the inside not by taking the outside plastic lense off. But it’s been a few years since I’ve had to do it.

[UCGal]

What popped out at me from the article was that the dealer charged $250 for a tail-light lense. It seems to be that should pay for the entire assembly.

And… IIRC, you replace the bulb from the inside not by taking the outside plastic lense off. But it’s been a few years since I’ve had to do it.

[UCGal]

What popped out at me from the article was that the dealer charged $250 for a tail-light lense. It seems to be that should pay for the entire assembly.

And… IIRC, you replace the bulb from the inside not by taking the outside plastic lense off. But it’s been a few years since I’ve had to do it.

[creechrr]

OK, agreed.

[creechrr]

OK, agreed.

[creechrr]

OK, agreed.

[creechrr]

OK, agreed.

[creechrr]

OK, agreed.

[Coronita]

[quote=UCGal]What popped out at me from the article was that the dealer charged $250 for a tail-light lense. It seems to be that should pay for the entire assembly.

And… IIRC, you replace the bulb from the inside not by taking the outside plastic lense off. But it’s been a few years since I’ve had to do it.[/quote]

Unfortunately, some of the tailight covers are really close to $200-$250. I know, it’s a ripoff, but that’s what stealers charge. Actually, your best friend is an auto recycler or a third party parts supplier. I wonder though…How did the dude break his cover? It’s pretty sturdy..I guess if you pry it with a screwdriver or something.

[Coronita]

[quote=UCGal]What popped out at me from the article was that the dealer charged $250 for a tail-light lense. It seems to be that should pay for the entire assembly.

And… IIRC, you replace the bulb from the inside not by taking the outside plastic lense off. But it’s been a few years since I’ve had to do it.[/quote]

Unfortunately, some of the tailight covers are really close to $200-$250. I know, it’s a ripoff, but that’s what stealers charge. Actually, your best friend is an auto recycler or a third party parts supplier. I wonder though…How did the dude break his cover? It’s pretty sturdy..I guess if you pry it with a screwdriver or something.

[Coronita]

[quote=UCGal]What popped out at me from the article was that the dealer charged $250 for a tail-light lense. It seems to be that should pay for the entire assembly.

And… IIRC, you replace the bulb from the inside not by taking the outside plastic lense off. But it’s been a few years since I’ve had to do it.[/quote]

Unfortunately, some of the tailight covers are really close to $200-$250. I know, it’s a ripoff, but that’s what stealers charge. Actually, your best friend is an auto recycler or a third party parts supplier. I wonder though…How did the dude break his cover? It’s pretty sturdy..I guess if you pry it with a screwdriver or something.

[Coronita]

[quote=UCGal]What popped out at me from the article was that the dealer charged $250 for a tail-light lense. It seems to be that should pay for the entire assembly.

And… IIRC, you replace the bulb from the inside not by taking the outside plastic lense off. But it’s been a few years since I’ve had to do it.[/quote]

Unfortunately, some of the tailight covers are really close to $200-$250. I know, it’s a ripoff, but that’s what stealers charge. Actually, your best friend is an auto recycler or a third party parts supplier. I wonder though…How did the dude break his cover? It’s pretty sturdy..I guess if you pry it with a screwdriver or something.

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