My Aveo Has Problems. (sputtering, hold light, check engine light)

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you are moving in the right direction. Personally any excuse to work on the car is an other excuse to buy tools. I like tools. Honestly the money spent on tools + parts + personal labor is about even with paying a pro. And you have the tools left over and the personal knowledge of know if you made a mistake, it's not to screw yourself over.