probably a stupid question;

if i am not solder proficient, do i have another option other than buying a new relay?

is there anywhere i could take the relay for a cheap/quick fix?
do shops do this kind of thing?
are there professional solderers around?

 

any auto shop should be able to do so,, assuming they know which spot to solder ,,
if you take the relay to them , they should not charge you anymore than 10- dollars ,,it takes not even a minute to solder the cracked spot ,,,,,if you get a magnified glass you can see the crack ( s)



take a look at this ..

http://www.techautorepairs.com/mainrelaydefine.html

 

What relay are we talking about? Just curious.

 

Main relay (aka fuel-pump relay).

Another option - got a friend who knows how to solder?
Guys who fix TVs & things like that on the side?
For anyone who fixes TVs, this is a VERY easy job.

 

wow!
that link is wonderful...
now to find someone who solders.