Auto repair, it's not simple DIY any more

The days of simply replacing your fan belt or gapping your own spark plugs are long past. Procedures that were handled with an adjustable wrench and some willing hands now require a myriad of diagnostic equipment, EPA friendly supplies, a savvy mechanic and even an internet connection. Additionally, punishment-resistant steel parts have been replaced by lightweight , plastic pieces and fasteners. Nowadays, an eager backyard repairman with an experimental mind is usually rewarded with complaining neighbors, snapped parts, shorted circuit boards and sometimes, events much worse.