• Zron@lemmy.world
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    7 hours ago

    Do you call a plumber every time your sink or toilet backs up?

    Maintenance is one thing, major repairs are another.

    I wouldn’t call a plumber first thing to unclog a toilet, and I wouldn’t go to a mechanic just for them to dump oil out and measure the right amount of oil back in.

    Now if the engine is making weird noises, or it’s not shifting right or braking correctly, then yeah, go to a mechanic. Mechanics are way more familiar with internal workings and can diagnose strange issues.

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      7 hours ago

      We’re in Europe, our sanitary installations work differently here and mostly doesn’t clog up and if it does - yes, after a few attempts you will call a plumber.

      Anyhow I feel massively gatekept if I am not maintaining my vehicle myself. Wow.

      Thw amount of assumptions made is staggering.