A customer will never take me to court for a clutch after a few weeks because I would have already replaced it FOC, no hesitation or argument.
Strange initial question from someone with a wealth of experience. Normally it is how much is insurance, where can I buy from, how long before I am a millionaire.
It seems everyone who starts out in this game wants to find out ways to get out of fixing things, which IMO is completely the wrong attitude.
You will buy many good cars and perhaps, one in ten or twenty will kick you but that is our game.
Good luck whatever you decide but if you’re making a living buying and selling cars as an employee, stick at it.