how did you learn to work on cars?

I lived on the road growing up with out a father but many father figures
My mom was a dandy mechanic back in the day, having 4 brothers she learned
quickly how to do things like change her oil, and keep our car ready for the next trip.
I was about 7 and remember her removing a fuel filter on the HWY and cleaning it out
Me, I quess it was my uncle Robert (moms brother) that was my mentor and always seemed to be working on someone's car, and let me hang around and hand him wrenches as he needed them
If I remember correctly my mom and I changed out a water pump on a 383 New Port when I was 8 years old, reading never was my strong point, so common old fastion horse sense and doing it tought me first, now I use books and read allot better :study:

I have about 20 books to use when I need them or when a member asks
a question I can answer :glasses7:

I know well over 5 ladies that turn wrenches here in town and at the track
Rani, and not at all surprised to see them enjoy wrenching and getting grease
on there hands, Not very many, but a few, It is very nice to see them getting after it and doing it well, and as good as any man could :coffee2: