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Car restoration vs Small engine repair

Car restoration and small engine repair have 91% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatCar restorationSmall engine repair
Time a week6 hours a week2 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withSomething you madeSomething you made
FeelsCalmLively
To start$2,000$80

Choose car restoration if

  • Costs more to start
  • Slower to reward you

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

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Choose small engine repair if

  • Cheaper to start
  • Quicker first wins

About $80 to start, then about $15 a month.

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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.