I'm sorry, but I have to agree with you. Sometimes, doing a job yourself, when you don't have the experience (or tools), for the time and effort it takes (and the uncertainty about the job being done correctly), maybe a false economy, and parting with the dollars to pay a professional may be a cheaper option. And sometimes, it may be that what you are really buying is the satisfaction and learning experience from doing it yourself.
I'm sorry, but I have to agree with you. Sometimes, doing a job yourself, when you don't have the experience (or tools), for the time and effort it takes (and the uncertainty about the job being done correctly), maybe a false economy, and parting with the dollars to pay a professional may be a cheaper option. And sometimes, it may be that what you are really buying is the satisfaction and learning experience from doing it yourself.
The only thing more expensive than a good mechanic is a cheap mechanic.
Buy once, cry once.