A lot of people who know, jump in, get documentation on the car and start wrenching.  I grew up fixing nearly everything I owned.  Was cheap, and I learned a lot.<p>Today, it is actually a lot more fun and accessible.  Videos of most repairs are online and easy to follow.  I compare this to the first time I changed a transmission, or timing belt, and it&#x27;s like the sci-fi future is here.  Ask about it, and there you go!<p>Often, books did not even have that many photos.  You had to reason through the repair.<p>My advice on this is to get some good tools and a place to work on the car.  Clean it too.  Working on clean cars is fun.  Poor tools and a dirty car can be hell.<p>Then, fix your car, upgrade it, or get a fun project car, maybe one you thought was cool as a kid.<p>Most anyone can work on 90&#x27;s and older cars.  Newer ones do still offer a lot of opportunities, but sometimes are tough, due to all the advanced controls in place.<p>The skill I got as a kid means I can get a 500 dollar beater, size it up, and be driving it regularly for a few weekends of work.  It came in handy during hard times once in life.  It still does when on camping adventures.  I&#x27;ve done some crazy stuff to get vehicles home!  Good times.  (Not so good actually, but seeking adventure sometimes means finding it.)