I've been reading the forums for a while and I'm AMAZED at the prices people pay to get work done on their cars.

I talked to a guy today who paid $300 for a MAF swap.

7 years ago I never touched a bolt on a car. Today I'm a pretty well stocked in the garage to do most jobs.

I don't like seeing people get ripped off and I also like to see people learn a bit about their cars. Too many uninformed people out there and I've had a lot of people help me in the past so I thought I'd return the favor.

If your interested in learning a bit about your car, getting your hands dirty, and saving a bunch of money let me know.

I'm in Michigan just south of Brighton.

If you have a simple job you'd like to learn how to do. Brakes, suspension, exhaust, let me know.

I have a hoist in my garage and would like to put it to use.

All I ask in return is that if someone else has a bigger job in the future you make your time available to help someone else learn as you have. Also that you buy what you need to do the job right. Maybe donate to my consumables which are cheap. Brake clean(never have enough brake clean), Diamond latex gloves, shop towels, PB Blaster, air tool lube, oxygen/accetelyne tanks(the small ones they sell at HD), etc. All that stuff is under $20 and you go through a lot of it.

Several years ago I decided to start doing work myself and put the money I saved into tools so I'm pretty well stocked.

I'm not mechanic but I've done clutches, transmissions, rear ends, all kinds of suspension work, valve springs, head removal/install.

Most jobs are not tough and I have the A6 manuals but not for other vehicles.

So if you'd rather spend $14.95 fixing your CV Boot and not the $300-$400 some are quoted let me know.

If your interested in lending a hand to those you see post here also let me know.

My big fault is electrical and interior...I have no where near the patience for finesse for radio, speakers, etc...I'm using to hitting things with the BFG which doesn't work for interior stuff.

So how does that sound? Again the only rule is buying what you need to do the job RIGHT. You don't want to play around for 3 hours getting a pinch bolt out of your upright, you want to buy a new pinch bolt and bang the other one out and install a new one. Most fasteners on high mileage cars are done for once you take them apart especially on suspension.

Brake jobs I'd buy a rebuild kit and redo the fasteners, buy new pins for the brake calipers just in case. Find a place that sells parts and has a good return policy. I always buy WAY more than I need and take back what I don't use.

I think a lot of people will be amazed how simple this stuff is.