How did everyone learn how to work on cars?

Yep… that about sums it up. Thats what got me started.

wrenching on dirt bikes started it,
then from there it was takings cars past there limits, and fixing them afterwards.

a dsm or jeep will make anyone into a mechanic

I just started watching my dad and my brother work on cars. Im still learning everyday, little by little

Everyone is bro … Nobody knows it all … Not even close

See that’s how I got into cars in the first place. My grandfather owned a pontiac dealership, so ever since I was old enough to be taken places until I was about 10 I was in the garage, and sitting in the showroom cars. After he passed, I kinda lost my only hope at having a close relative to teach me stuff. I have been so eager to learn ever since, but nobody else in my family is mechanically inclined whatsoever lol. Like I said before if anyone here is planning on a work day, I would love to come observe, or be an extra set of hands! Thanks so much guys for continuing to help me and not just calling me a noob, even though I am a huge one. :hsdance:

vw16v hit the nail on the head. working in a shop will give you mechanical skills you can’t get anywhere else but if you don’t understand how shit works (read read read) then your just a parts changer

Sooooo true

do things at first where it just requires unbolting and bolting. use a torque wrench where required, then jump into larger projects like your brakes and suspension, then ask around for help and learn from the nice person/people who help you. ask questions.