where does everyone get their auto knowledge?

Question

how come on a simplton derelict auto question everyone throws in an answer, pretending they know what theyre talking about, and its usually always a wrong answer. But when I asked an indepth alignment question that would be obviously to real, smart alignment techs, I get not a single answer? Hmm..

Answer 1

Autos are everyday items and people like to know what they are talking about, or at least sound like they do. (like me answering this question) I am a mechanic, in social situations people always ask questions about there cars. Alot of people, males mostly, ask questions geared towards testing your knowledge.

Since cars are everyday items, there is alot of info that is passed around in conversation, in the media and so on.

I use a computer everyday and I know a little about it but if I was a jerk and was trying to impress somebody I could rattle all types of computer hardware terms off, having no idea what I was saying. So have I now made myself look like an idiot by pretending to know the answer to your question?

Answer 2

Yahoo! Answers is not designed for those that truly want an accurate answer to their question. Google Answers is for that.

If you want mechanic knowledge, I would suggest to go to a Murray's or AutoZone, of just any mechanic store, and purchase one of those books that tear down you make and model, and then rebuild it, thus telling you how to do any maintenance or checking, replacing and upgrading on your car.

I've looked through mine more times than I can count, and I've also had a lot of problems with my car. I don't throw an answer out to the wind, rather I speak from experience. It also helps if you have the basic background knowledge when you ask a question, so you can tell the stupid answers from the ones that may be not so.

Answer 3

Maybe you should review your questions, I just did and there are correct answers there. You only waited an hour before you questioned the intelligence of the very helpful (and free I might add) mechanics here. I don't know about the other mechanics but they are probably like me, busting hump all day to put food on the table, not sitting in front of the computer. After going to enough classes and training to total a doctorate degree, and after pints of blood spilled over the years from busted knuckles, carpal tunnel syndrome from wrenches and impacts, arthritis in our knees, blown out spinal discs, and hernia operations from lifting. I reply, YES we have the knowledge to answer your question, but if you don't have the patience to wait for a response, then come on down to the shop and pay the $79.95 diagnostic fee, and I would be glad to answer whatever question you may have.

Answer 4

From my experience most questions asked here lack the proper information and details. Most simple or general questions are answered by kids are general experience persons. Technical questions are tougher to address and of course get less answers. I personally get tired of figuring out what the hell they people are trying to say. They need a form that will get the basic information form non technical people, that is needed to make a good educated evaluation of their problem. Let's face it we are in a computer age and problems are more technical.

Good Luck

Answer 5

Now a days almost everyone got a car and they have to suffer with that and everyday people learn a lesson from a mechanic which they deliver here in yahoo.

Answer 6

now days the only thing shops know is what a computor tells them... i spent the last 30+ yrs working on cars / trucks with out the help of a computor...

Answer 7

well you want some auto knowledge

Answer 8

I don't know...go figure