07-20-2009, 08:27 PM
If you have a good relationship with a trustworthy mechanic I wouldn't risk it. Good, fair mechanics are hard to find. I have one that I've used for years and he always treats me right. Yes, I know he is marking up parts to make a little money. However, I figure he buys at a pretty good discount anyway and its his rep. on the line if the part fails and it will be on his dime to fix it.