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Do you source them yourself or go to a mechanic?

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[–] Vanth@reddthat.com 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Depends on the job, special tools and workspace needed, and time.

I recently had a mechanic replace a wheel hub assembly for me. He sourced the parts, finding them for about 5% cheaper than I could find them. His labor rates were very reasonable. And I don't have a lot of time for that sort of job, nor space to do it efficiently where I currently live. Could I have done it? Yes. But he got it done in 3 hours where it would have taken me the better part of the weekend.

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

For what I have in mind I think I could pull it off relatively quickly myself. I just wonder if I should try ordering online and where. In Canada ideally.

[–] Vanth@reddthat.com 2 points 1 week ago

I have a couple online stores I check, otherwise I just use the Google Shopping tab. Auto parts don't seem to be spammed up as much as other things yet. Heck, online Walmart often times has what I need.