How Can I Learn about cars?

Question

I've been kind of interested in cars lately. I'm interested in knowing about what's under the hood, how it all works together, and diagnosing problems. How can I learn a little bit more about them?

Answer 1

1. Simply get a junk car from a place like http://www.craigslist.org for a few hundred dollars and start taking it apart with the help of a manual. (There's really nothing like fixing a car and getting it working again)

2. Going to a community college or trade school. Many trade schools will teach you how to work on your own car.

3. Find a friend who works on cars, there's lots of us out there who love working on our own car.

Answer 2

Some cities have what they call a powder puff course. It's basically a class to teach women about simple engine maintenance. It would be a good place to start. There are also some real books about simplified maintenance. Also check out Bobby Likis online and start listening regularly. You might find it interesting. Most guys think they know about cars, but you should make sure they really know what they are talking about before they start feeding you bad info and then have to relearn later. Have Fun with it!

Answer 3

If you have friends who are into cars hang around with them while their fixing there rides its better to learn hands on than thru a book.

Answer 4

In my humble opinion, the best site for any question you have is at the Library of Congress' website at: loc.gov. Try it, all questions are answered.

Answer 5

Take one apart!!! The best way to learn anything.

Answer 6

get a big book about cars

Answer 7

Try this link: http://www.answers.com/topic/automobile

it has some basics and links to more informaiton.

Answer 8

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