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BodhiBenz1987 · #29 02-24-2005, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by R Leo

I'm dead serious and honestly not taking a 'holier than thou' attitude. Working on cars is potentially dangerous...kicking at the wheel of a car that is improperly supported could kill someone.

I agree that working on cars is potentially dangerous, and for that reason I don't try a lot of jobs by myself. That said, your advice that he get a AAA membership and a warrantied car (i.e., give up and never work on his own cars) is where it was perhaps a little harsh. It suggests that those of us who don't know how to do this stuff don't know it because we're stupid or incapable. I know you didn't say that, per se, but you kind of implied it. I'm not stupid (I have a transcript that can back that up) and not incapable ... but I've never changed a tire. And I'm 23. Does that mean I should never try to learn?

At the risk of relying on a cliche, everyone has to start somewhere. Personally, if it's a risky job, I like to have someone there to show me how to do it (and take care of damage control ... heh ... ). But for a lot of stuff, coming on here and asking about it is a good place to start. Certainly a step ahead of just winging it completely!