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Pros and Cons of doing Vehicle Repair side jobs?

Is it a good thing or a bad thing to do side jobs on other peoples cars?

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  • Scott
    Lv 7
    3 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    There's always the matter of liability if something goes wrong.

  • M.
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    I think that there are both pros AND cons to doing this, but I am going to leave you to discover them on your own.

    One piece of advice: Don't use any shortcuts! Repair everything properly.

    I wish you good luck!

  • 3 years ago

    I find it to be great and help many people out while making a little money on the side. I'm a retired Master Mechanic.

    You obviously are not a qualified mechanic or you wouldn't be asking a question like this! People with little experience are just asking for trouble when they think they can work on cars!

    Source(s): Mitsubishi Master Tech
  • 3 years ago

    No idea how you would be able to define such a thing as good or bad - seems a very childish question to me.

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  • 3 years ago

    From all the years i did it, i learned you cant make people happy, no matter what you do.

  • JetDoc
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    Left or Right side?

  • Anonymous
    3 years ago

    If you can't afford motor trader's insurance you could ask them to sign a disclaimer or at least a note of satisfaction when you complete jobs.

  • 3 years ago

    You can make money. The customer can save money. All by avoiding the tremendous overhead of legit garages. The cons are there. You and each customer have to decide if they are worth it.

  • Anonymous
    3 years ago

    Hi so what happens when something goes dreatically wrong and some one is killed as a result of your dabbling unless you have ai insurance policy against such issues.

  • 3 years ago

    Depends on how good you are.

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