I do good work when I have the time. I am NOT a quick wrench and would bankrupt a shop if I were a mechanic. While I like a quick turnaround, I would much rather wait and do any repair myself so I can have peace of mind. I am not saying that some shops don't have fast wrenches that are good...I have recently taken my wheels to the shop twice for truing and within days, they were wobbly again. I bought the right hex wrench and trued them myself this time and no problems since.
Sometimes it comes down to a tool. I eventually buy whatever tool that I need if I am doing a repair enough to warrant it. Having to go to the shop more than twice for the same thing makes me buy the right tool for the job (car or bicycle). Now there are some tools that I just cannot afford or refuse to buy and am more than happy to pay someone who does have it.
Last edited by Number400; 09-16-14 at 11:57 AM.