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Here’s a smart option. Instead of buying a shop hoist (for lifting an engine out) or a transmission jack (for lowering the tranny out of the car), consider renting one. You typically can rent a specialized tool from a rental store or larger auto parts store for about 10%-per-day. That is, a $600 hoist (new price) can be rented for around $60 a day. Prices vary greatly. What can you rent? Just about anything. In fact, if you don’t plan to do many of your own repairs but need a set of basic automotive tools once in awhile, consider renting them. You’ll get professional tools at a lower out-of-pocket expense. Expensive automotive tools you can rent cheap include:
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