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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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I learned everything from my dad. He taught me how to rebuild engines, do suspension work, regular maintenance, and so on. I'd also say my friends back in high school got me into modifying cars, they taught me quite a bit aswell. I grew up working on BMWs, Mercedes-Benz, and Land Rover. Thats all we've ever owned and all I mainly know how to work on.
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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Just kidding. Friends mainly but read a lot on the internet and magazines/books. Just not the one posted above.
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by MorWokaltinePlz
This thread doesn't quite apply to me since I do it for a living. I do want to say that everyone I've ever met who went to a school (UTi, Wyotech, local community college auto tech classes) is completely worthless at working on a car.

The best way to learn is by doing.
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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the internet and if i couldnt figure something out i ask my friends
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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Working on my own car, as well as watching others work.



My associates degree in Automotive Technology that I'll have this summer helped out a bit too, lol.

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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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Grew up in a family of mechanics. My dad does performance machine work and fabrication, uncle is a body man, other uncle has been drag racing for 30 years. I guess its in my blood.
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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always been interested in cars... taught myself all i know from reading online forums (NOT vadriven)
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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Default Re: Where'd you learn about cars?

Originally Posted by MorWokaltinePlz
This thread doesn't quite apply to me since I do it for a living. I do want to say that everyone I've ever met who went to a school (UTi, Wyotech, local community college auto tech classes) is completely worthless at working on a car.

The best way to learn is by doing.
Amen, piss on Wyotech and ASE to me means Ask Someone Else.
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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Trial and error; watching others; service manuals; and when in doubt.... internet forums.
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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Default Re: Where'd you learn about cars?

Originally Posted by MorWokaltinePlz
This thread doesn't quite apply to me since I do it for a living. I do want to say that everyone I've ever met who went to a school (UTi, Wyotech, local community college auto tech classes) is completely worthless at working on a car.

The best way to learn is by doing.
I actually attended UTI...not sure if that makes me worthless or not.

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