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Car restoration vs Electronics repair

Car restoration and electronics repair have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatCar restorationElectronics repair
Time a week6 hours a week2 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withSomething you madeSomething you made
FeelsCalmCalm
To start$2,000$60

Choose car restoration if

  • Costs more to start
  • Slower to reward you
  • More physical

About $2,000 to start, then about $150 a month.

About car restoration

Choose electronics repair if

  • Cheaper to start
  • Quicker first wins
  • Gentler on the body

About $60 to start, then about $10 a month.

About electronics repair

What you'll need

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.