Wanting to learn car mechanics

Hi,
So recently since getting a new car I am wanting to learn about car mechanics, but I don’t want to go to college just want to self teach myself.
what books/online courses would you recommend?
thanks.
Answer #1
Get a part time job at a auto shop. Get paid to learn.
Answer #2
You cant go wrong with a Hayne’s workshop manual they cover everything.http://www.haynes.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001
Answer #3
Automotive Mechanics 8th Edition by Ed May and Les Simpson. Volume 1 and Volume 2.
Be prepared to spend some dough.
Answer #4
You should also request books and manuals specific to the car model you’re buying.
Some good basic info here… not my post.
http://bookos.org/book/709730/7c1573
Auto Repair For Dummies
Year: 2008
Edition: 2 Deanna Sclar
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Answer #5
Check out forums that relate to your make and model of vehicle..
You can often find useful stuff there including service manuals.
Answer #6
Buy the Haynes manual for your car model then do all your own servicing and repairs ….. nothing beats practical experience ……….. The only other thing you need is a decent set of tools, a decent jack and a good strong set of those metal things (can’t remember what they are called) for holding the car up when you work underneath. I had the Haynes manual for every car I owned and did all my own work to keep them running, that’s how I self taught. The only thing I never got round to was stripping an engine and putting it all back together again although I did anything that could be done from the top or bottom without removing the engine.
The only problem these days is the amount of electronics in a car and unless you are an electronics expert that’s best left to a car workshop.
Answer #7
Buy the Haynes manual for your car model then do all your own servicing and repairs ..... nothing beats practical experience ........... The only other thing you need is a decent set of tools, a decent jack and a good strong set of those metal things (can't remember what they are called) for holding the car up when you work underneath. I had the Haynes manual for every car I owned and did all my own work to keep them running, that's how I self taught. The only thing I never got round to was stripping an engine and putting it all back together again although I did anything that could be done from the top or bottom without removing the engine.
The only problem these days is the amount of electronics in a car and unless you are an electronics expert that's best left to a car workshop.
Axle stands and a trolley jack or a pair of drive on ramps for getting under the car,another problem these days is that some manufacturers make some parts that can only be removed with special tools that can be fairly pricey to buy.Halfords sometimes have a decent starter tool kit on offer.Like SaturnSid i started tinkering with my first car a 1979 Opel Kadett coupe you soon take on bigger jobs once you get confident a Haynes manual for your car is all you need.
Answer #8
Get a part time job at a auto shop. Get paid to learn.
I already have a job this is more of a hobby
Answer #9
This went on special offer looks a decent kit for starters and £100 saving not to be sniffed at,ends at midnight tonight so i hope you see this before thenhttp://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_862443_langId_-1_categoryId_255215?cm_mmc=E-Mail-_-Wk17flashdeal-_-body-_-120piece&cm_em=craigblues@blueyonder.co.uk&_$ja=kw:drytinder|tsid:40392&cm_mmc=Affiliates-_-PerformanceHorizon-_-drytinder-_-TopLink
Answer #10
Get a part time job at a auto shop. Get paid to learn.
I already have a job this is more of a hobbya library has auto repair manuals to read for free. also, there are technical schools for auto mechanics, which is your best bet. that’s all they teach. nothing beats hands on training.