Does anybody know of a DIY/car repair learning holiday?
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Hi
Like probably a lot of people, I would love the opportunity to learn more about repairing and doing small maintenance on my car. But I lack the time, experience and tools to do so.
So I wondered if there is a learning holiday out there. Where in a week, you learn /or get helped to do a service on your own car. Perhaps a weekend?
anybody got tips?
Thanks
Arnout
Like probably a lot of people, I would love the opportunity to learn more about repairing and doing small maintenance on my car. But I lack the time, experience and tools to do so.
So I wondered if there is a learning holiday out there. Where in a week, you learn /or get helped to do a service on your own car. Perhaps a weekend?
anybody got tips?
Thanks
Arnout
I don't think there are.
I would suggest try doing a minor service to your own car
Oil
Oil Filter
Spark Plugs
Cabin Filter
Air Filter
Coolant
and so on.
A basic mechanical knowledge should see most of that done, but a 20 minute google can tell you how hard it is to change the oil filter on them. EG mine is right below the turbo next to the car, and when the engine is warm, it's nigh on impossible to change it. Being a conventional 4 pot the spark plugs are on top, so no issues there, but I know Subaru Boxer units spark plug changes can be awkward.
There's a place in north Bristol where you can rent a ramp for a few hours, use their tools, they dispose of the old oil and they're on hand to help you out. When I was there, saw a load of lovely looking cars including a V8 SL, Couple of SR Engine Nissans and a turbocharged MX5 and a tasty looking 350z.
That's what I did, and now with a little research, i'd be happy to change the suspension/brakes over on my car myself as long as I do the background research, have the right tools and someone on hand to help me/fix it when I cock it up.
I would suggest try doing a minor service to your own car
Oil
Oil Filter
Spark Plugs
Cabin Filter
Air Filter
Coolant
and so on.
A basic mechanical knowledge should see most of that done, but a 20 minute google can tell you how hard it is to change the oil filter on them. EG mine is right below the turbo next to the car, and when the engine is warm, it's nigh on impossible to change it. Being a conventional 4 pot the spark plugs are on top, so no issues there, but I know Subaru Boxer units spark plug changes can be awkward.
There's a place in north Bristol where you can rent a ramp for a few hours, use their tools, they dispose of the old oil and they're on hand to help you out. When I was there, saw a load of lovely looking cars including a V8 SL, Couple of SR Engine Nissans and a turbocharged MX5 and a tasty looking 350z.
That's what I did, and now with a little research, i'd be happy to change the suspension/brakes over on my car myself as long as I do the background research, have the right tools and someone on hand to help me/fix it when I cock it up.
arnout1983 said:
Hi
Like probably a lot of people, I would love the opportunity to learn more about repairing and doing small maintenance on my car. But I lack the time, experience and tools to do so.
So I wondered if there is a learning holiday out there. Where in a week, you learn /or get helped to do a service on your own car. Perhaps a weekend?
anybody got tips?
Thanks
Arnout
Check your local FE college. A lot of them run part-time/evening classes for this sort of thing.Like probably a lot of people, I would love the opportunity to learn more about repairing and doing small maintenance on my car. But I lack the time, experience and tools to do so.
So I wondered if there is a learning holiday out there. Where in a week, you learn /or get helped to do a service on your own car. Perhaps a weekend?
anybody got tips?
Thanks
Arnout
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