If you own a Porsche, you might know how much money goes into maintaining this luxurious car. While self-servicing your Porsche might sound like a good idea, there are pros and cons of repairing the vehicle at home. So, before you grab your tools, read the for and against of Porsche Repair to ensure you are not making a costly mistake.
Pros
No labour cost
Taking a Porsche to a mechanic for repair or maintenance can be very expensive. From the cost of material to labour, the amount quickly adds up. However, performing the maintenance yourself can be cheaper and save you a lot. After all, your service is free. You will only have to spend money on some materials.
Use DIY and internet
The internet is a treasure full of information and knowledge. You can learn whatever you want, even ways to fix or maintain your Porsche. It allows you to learn from professionals from all over the world. You can access do-it-yourself guides on YouTube and preserve your vehicle by roughly spending on the materials. Additionally, you can also learn to
- Check and change the oiling
- Check water levels, washer fluids, wiper
- Fill the water in the radiator
- Inspect the air filters and change them if required
- Examine your battery’s health and replace them if needed
- Replace the headlights
- Replace old and worn-out windshield wipers
- Replace broken fuses
Cons
Time-consuming and does not come under warranty
Labour is costly because it takes time. DIY car maintenance, even though easy, can take time. If you don’t have the time, the best thing is to purchase the parts for a discount, hire an eligible mechanic to install them and bargain on the labour cost. Besides, performing the repair single-handedly can dent the warranty, but hiring a mechanic will not.
Most mechanics will charge a fee to install these parts.
- New battery
- Speaker system/subwoofers
- Wipers
- Headlights or cabin light
- Roof racks
- Storage pods
- Antennae
A trained mechanic may still be required
While you can teach yourself most things online, you will definitely need a mechanic for major repairs to ensure that the repair is done correctly. These repairs involve crucial parts of your vehicle that you cannot risk repairing yourself, like the engine. It requires regular repair and maintenance by a professional to keep it running.
