re: #132 Targetpractice

I’ve actually learned more about cars by watching Top Gear that I’d ever wanted to know before. Found myself leafing through Wiki time from time just to understand what it is they’re on about. And because of that, I think I’ve developed a greater appreciation for good cars.

As a kid, I watched my dad work on our cars. He was quite good at mechanics and electrical stuff, especially air cooled VWs. So, I learned to do car repairs myself and by the way learned that some cars are easy to fix and maintain and others require professional work. The tendency of some manufacturers to require special tools for otherwise routine jobs is a real thorn in my side. And new cars have so much electronics in them that a home mechanic realistically can only do the most basic of chores now.