yeah having it checked through is a good idea, but the best idea is to learn a majority of the stuff for two reasons. A. when shit breaks you can fix it yourself and save yourself some change, and B. you'll know what's going on with your car and know that you did it.
Also, browse around the board and use the search button before you post a question, cause chances are, we've probably talked about it. There is an extreme wealth of knowledge here, you just gotta be willing to learn it.
and welcome to HST.
(think it could use bigger rims )