# Top 10 auto repairs better left to professionals. **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [April 19, 2012, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-10-auto-repairs-better-left-to-professionals/263462 "2012-04-19T14:05:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-10-auto-repairs-better-left-to-professionals/263462/1 "2012-04-19T14:05:04Z")
According to Jalopnik > [Ten Car Repairs Better Left To Professionals](http://jalopnik.com/5903357/ten-car-repairs-better-left-to-professionals/gallery/1) > > 10.) Changing A Clutch > > 9.) Repairing Or Recharging An Air Conditioner > > 8.) Working With Or Around Airbags > > 7.) Replacing A Windshield > > 6.) Rebuilding A Differential > > 5.) Body Work > > 4.) Mounting And Balancing Tires > > 3.) Repairing An Automatic Transmission > > 2.) Straightening A Frame > > 1.)Electrics > > .) Agree? Disagree? Discuss. ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-10-auto-repairs-better-left-to-professionals/263462/2 "2012-04-19T14:07:14Z")
Agree 100%. ---
**Author:** ![Murrdog9000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/murrdog9000/32/6391_2.png) [@Murrdog9000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Murrdog9000)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-10-auto-repairs-better-left-to-professionals/263462/3 "2012-04-19T14:07:37Z")
I don’t see whats so hard about recharging an air conditioner… straightening a frame I agree with. ---
**Author:** ![underboosted](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/underboosted/32/6424_2.png) [@underboosted](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/underboosted)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-10-auto-repairs-better-left-to-professionals/263462/4 "2012-04-19T18:19:03Z")
I just did 6 today. ---
**Author:** ![Iant333](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iant333/32/6687_2.png) [@Iant333](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Iant333)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-10-auto-repairs-better-left-to-professionals/263462/5 "2012-04-19T18:26:08Z")
I think a differential is by far the easiest mechanical component on a car to rebuild. Maybe because people have to get over the smell. ---
**Author:** ![97cavy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/c5a1d2/32.png) [@97cavy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97cavy)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-10-auto-repairs-better-left-to-professionals/263462/6 "2012-04-19T18:28:29Z")
The frame rack is right outside of my office at work, I usually hang around and get some tips, been learning a lot about that and body work the past few months. Shit is a pain in the ass some times ---
**Author:** ![daknut93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daknut93/32/6743_2.png) [@daknut93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/daknut93)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-10-auto-repairs-better-left-to-professionals/263462/7 "2012-04-19T18:32:01Z")
mounting and balancing is easy, given you have the equipment. a/c is a cake walk all though most require a licence to use i agree with the rest ---
**Author:** ![DannyboyUpstate](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dannyboyupstate/32/6313_2.png) [@DannyboyUpstate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DannyboyUpstate)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-10-auto-repairs-better-left-to-professionals/263462/8 "2012-04-19T21:46:00Z")
I agree with some of it. Does anyone really DIY automatic transmissions?? If you’re into modern vehicle maintenance and repair at all, that means you’re into “electrics”. ---
**Author:** ![LKSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lksi/32/6316_2.png) [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 9:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-10-auto-repairs-better-left-to-professionals/263462/9 "2012-04-19T21:49:23Z")
I’ve DIYed an auto in a controlled environment… never would on my own ---
**Author:** ![daknut93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daknut93/32/6743_2.png) [@daknut93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/daknut93)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-10-auto-repairs-better-left-to-professionals/263462/10 "2012-04-19T21:57:35Z")
i have a freind that can do it. id like to try it if i ever get a chance ---
**Author:** ![Boxersix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxersix/32/6327_2.png) [@Boxersix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boxersix)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 10:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-10-auto-repairs-better-left-to-professionals/263462/11 "2012-04-19T22:32:46Z")
Must make me a master tech because i’ve done all that. Who writes these damn polls anyway ---
**Author:** ![HudsonFalcon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hudsonfalcon/32/6460_2.png) [@HudsonFalcon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HudsonFalcon)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2012, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-10-auto-repairs-better-left-to-professionals/263462/12 "2012-04-20T03:47:47Z")
They should do a list specifically for women but I’m not sure the internet has that kind storage capacity. ---
**Author:** ![ramairetransam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/58956e/32.png) [@ramairetransam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ramairetransam)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2012, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-10-auto-repairs-better-left-to-professionals/263462/13 "2012-04-20T04:15:20Z")
i dont agree with the clutch or ac , the others for the most part yeah , and i would never do a windshield , thats what glass on my insurance is for . ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2012, 5:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-10-auto-repairs-better-left-to-professionals/263462/14 "2012-04-20T05:03:03Z")
Don’t agree with most of it, done all of them except for 3 :lol ---
**Author:** ![capitalcrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e79b87/32.png) [@capitalcrew](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/capitalcrew)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2012, 5:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-10-auto-repairs-better-left-to-professionals/263462/15 "2012-04-20T05:08:32Z")
I’ve done six. Wasn’t happy about three of them though lol. ---
**Author:** ![SOADweskey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/soadweskey/32/6747_2.png) [@SOADweskey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SOADweskey)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2012, 8:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-10-auto-repairs-better-left-to-professionals/263462/16 "2012-04-20T08:11:31Z")
The only things I wouldn’t do on the list are frame straightening (lack of equipment) and body work (I’m just to lazy to put in the effort to make it look good). All the other stuff is just fine, auto trans could be a problem depending on how messed up it is. ---
**Author:** ![JSEnclosures](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jsenclosures/32/6678_2.png) [@JSEnclosures](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JSEnclosures)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2012, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-10-auto-repairs-better-left-to-professionals/263462/17 "2012-04-20T08:40:45Z")
wiring is the number 1 most annoying thing for me when doing audio systems. I always seem to get into them after another shop or somone without the knowledge completely made a mess or everything ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2012, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-10-auto-repairs-better-left-to-professionals/263462/18 "2012-04-20T09:05:12Z")
I get a boner with wiring :rofl ---
**Author:** ![underboosted](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/underboosted/32/6424_2.png) [@underboosted](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/underboosted)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2012, 4:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-10-auto-repairs-better-left-to-professionals/263462/19 "2012-04-20T16:24:41Z")
> [@FS: 2003 CLK 55 AMG](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-2003-clk-55-amg/49236/8): > > Must make me a master tech because i’ve done all that. > > Who writes these damn polls anyway +1 to that. I’ve done all of them. Usually half of them on a weekly basis. ---
**Author:** ![DARKHORSE02](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/darkhorse02/32/6729_2.png) [@DARKHORSE02](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DARKHORSE02)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2012, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-10-auto-repairs-better-left-to-professionals/263462/20 "2012-04-20T19:47:27Z")
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