[akaivyleaf]

I couldn't agree with you more. Excellent Advice.

I too do all my maintenance on my car, and people are amazed that such a "girly girl" will get her hands dirty, lay on the ground under the car and practically climb in the hood at times. I was taught from a very young age that if I was going to drive a car, I needed to know how it worked, how to fix it and how to keep it so my driver's education was very comprehensive.

I can't tell you how much money I've saved over the years, changing oil, brakes, tires (bought them over the internet and just have to take them to get mounted...) giving tune ups etc.

I've scared many a suitor away by my ability to fix cars and diagnose illnesses. Seems to threaten some men, but I won't ride in their car if it looks ill maintained or worse yet, sounds like it. I don't get stranded in my own car, not looking to get stranded in someone elses.