I wish I was more of a mechanic

I can do some repairs on our cars but my knowledge and confidence is lacking for many of the tougher things on the engine and trans. YouTube is a huge help and I use it quite often. We just had work done on my wife's '06 TJ. The trans shifter cable broke and it needed to be replaced. I took it to a place I trust but still, after some research, I wonder if the entire cable really needed to be replaced.

One of the upsides to having it done at a shop is that they have the coveted hydraulic lift. If every garage came with one, I think many repair shops would go out of business! hahaha Even though, if I had one, I'd probably not use it as much as I think. Fluid changes is about all I'd tackle. I'm just not that knowledgeable about the engine bay and all the workings that make that car go.

In the end, the car was fixed and back on the road. It cost a little but we knew going in that buying a used car that is almost 20 years old, we'd encounter repairs along the way. I asked my wife if she wanted to go look at new cars, one with a lot more accessories and comfort. She said, "no, I love my little Jeep!" I guess we'll spend some money here and there for repairs instead of a huge monthly payment for a new car that will most likely sit most of the time.

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