Does anyone home service?

Italian Job · Post by **Italian Job** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 2:31 pm

I still enjoy getting my hands dirty with cars and prefer to do as much as i can myself, not with standing that future buyers will like to see a recognised stamp in the service book is there anyone else that works on their cars themselves?

greg81 · Post by **greg81** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 3:18 pm

Happily home service cheaper cars like the old 2.2 I had. I would take an alpine for a stamp though

Italian Job · Post by **Italian Job** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 3:20 pm

Thanks, its a good point, no harm doing other jobs your self like brakes/suspension i guess?

Paul.

andystone · Post by **andystone** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 4:00 pm

For me it’s part of the pleasure of z4 ownership! I try and do as much as I can and enjoy learning along the way.

Italian Job · Post by **Italian Job** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 5:04 pm

Agreed, for me its a big part of what ever i own.

PDJ · Post by **PDJ** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 5:53 pm

As much as I can

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scootr · Post by **scootr** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 6:07 pm

I have a mechanical background, access to a lift, and the internet.
I enjoy doing my own repairs when they are within my comfort zone.
So far struts and shocks, tires and wheels, spark plugs, and some other projects planned.
It's satisfying to do your own & it is definitely part of the fun for me

Chris_D · Post by **Chris_D** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 6:32 pm

Yep. Mostly everything that the zed has needed has been by my own fair hand.
It's put me through a lot and caused a multitude of skinned knuckles but it's been eminently enjoyable to learn new things along the way!
Just did the propshaft doughnut, new stat and CDV delete this week.
With a car this easy to work on why waste money at a garage?
Anyone who takes a pre-facelift E85 to a garage for an oil-change needs their head examining!

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Italian Job · Post by **Italian Job** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 6:53 pm

All really encouraging, thanks for taking the time to reply, I've restored and run a tvr for the past 7 years so am well versed in skinned knuckles

Silverzedtom · Post by **Silverzedtom** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 7:47 pm

I’m a big fan of home servicing although I’d be thinking about going for the stamp on an Alpina.

You could always go for the stamp when it ‘needs’ a service and do supplementary oil changes in between yourself.

Post by **srhutch** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 8:21 pm

I do want I can that doesn’t need a stamp.

Bloody stupid if you think about it. Folk want a stamp for changing the oil which is about the easiest job to do. Changing pads and discs though which are safety critical and no stamp required.

Bloody bonkers.

firebobby · Post by **firebobby** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 11:06 pm

I do my own oil and filter changes, brake services and as much as I can do at home.
I think I give my cars more care than a garage would

Italian Job · Post by **Italian Job** » Sun Dec 01, 2019 9:03 am

A lot of like minded replys. Ive always maintained my own vehicles, kept receipts for parts purchased and never had trouble selling when the time came, i do accept that it depends on the expectations of your target audience though.

brillomaster · Post by **brillomaster** » Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:52 am

First to buck the trend! A garage does all work on my cars. I did learn to change brake pads, since its a necessary skill to have on a track car, but i hate crawling around on my knees doing it.

So general servicing, i drop the car off in the morning, and pick it up at lunchtime. I really take zero enjoyment from servicing a car!

Italian Job · Post by **Italian Job** » Sun Dec 01, 2019 1:55 pm

Fair enough, think you have to either enjoy it or do it out of necessity. Im currently freezing my wotsits off outside fitting an Eberspacher to a T5 thinking that paying someone would have been sensible...but i never would

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