I'll be 30 this year. I've been working on all my own cars since 16. It took one shitty oil change at a quick lube place that left me with a mess in my driveway to say "never again". Had never turned a wrench but my step dad showed me how to change oil, put on a spare, install spark plugs etc.

First repair on a car was when I got sediment in my tank on a 07 cobalt and needed injectors and a fuel pump. Dealer told me to pound sand even though the car was a year old. They wanted $2,200 in parts and labor to fix. Bought OEM parts online and made a mess in my driveway for about $400. The mere satisfaction of doing it myself was worth the cleanup. Vowed to never take my cars to the dealer after that.

I've never stopped and never will. I've even taught myself to weld lately. Hope I'm still at it at the age of some people on here.

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