Every vehicle will need repairs throughout its lifetime on the road. Sometimes it may seem like you can fix an issue yourself, but it may not always be a good idea. Here are three questions to ask yourself to know when you shouldn’t do DIY car repairs.

Do I have the know-how?

First things first: Do you have the knowledge to pull off the repair? With YouTube tutorials, it may feel like any repair is possible to do yourself, but are you willing to take the risk? What may seem like an easy fix can turn into a host of other issues if you’re not 100% certain of what you’re doing. When in doubt, call the experts. If you purchase your quality used vehicle from The Auto Connection, you get our Best Friend Guarantee which includes a 2-year limited warranty.

Do I have the tools?

Cars are complex machines that require proper tools for repairs. If you don’t have exactly what you need to do the job, take your quality used car to someone who does. You’ll not only save yourself time, it’s also the safer approach.

Do I have the time?

Car repairs can take a good chunk of time, especially DIY repairs done at home and not in a professional environment. Save yourself the time—and potentially extra cash—by taking your vehicle to an automotive expert.

As a premier buy here, pay here dealership in Hampton Roads, The Auto Connection helps people in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Richmond, Eastern Shore, Smithfield, Chesapeake and Newport News, VA get the financing they need to drive away in a quality used car, truck, SUV or van. Find out how easy it is to get a quality pre-owned vehicle of your own with buy here, pay here financing from The Auto Connection. 

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