and took parts off the old car as needed. since i had done most of the repair work, i knew which parts were new. i also saved the tires and battery from my old car.
today, i no longer work on my car because i have problems with my back. the skills i learned, however, still save me money. i now drive a dodge van and can diagnose most problems. when i take it to be repaired, i can talk with the mechanics because i understand the terms involved. 