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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

Have you ever repaired your car, changed a wheel, done any mechanics whatsoever....... See thought so

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes

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By *illynillyCouple
over a year ago

Wiltshire

Yep, changed wheel...jump start or bump start...changed bulbs and fuses...

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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Yes

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lol cmon details

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Changed a tyre, yep

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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Yep, changed wheel...jump start or bump start...changed bulbs and fuses...

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you bump started was it a fiat 500

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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Changed a tyre, yep"
was it in the boot

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By *ingle Beds LassWoman
over a year ago

Bedfordshire

Changed a wheel, changed bulbs, topped up oil and water, changed a battery... just the basics as I am not a mechanic. If YouTube/Insta/Google shows me how, and it's not a '2 man job', I'll give it a go

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I fixed a problem with the left phalange

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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"I fixed a problem with the left phalange"
omg thats a friends quote lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I shour

EmeliaHartford would have something to say to that current has the fastest c8 in the world

https://m.youtube.com/@EmeliaHartford

Or Sarah -n- Tuned

https://m.youtube.com/@SarahnTuned

Or the current queen off no prep right now

Lizzy Musi

https://m.youtube.com/@LizzyMusiRacing/videos

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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Changed a wheel, changed bulbs, topped up oil and water, changed a battery... just the basics as I am not a mechanic. If YouTube/Insta/Google shows me how, and it's not a '2 man job', I'll give it a go

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you got the wheel nuts off all by yourself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Same. My Dad taught us girls as kids and my Mum knew it all from her Dad too.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Have you ever repaired your car, changed a wheel, done any mechanics whatsoever....... See thought so

No. Should I have?

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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

Same. My Dad taught us girls as kids and my Mum knew it all from her Dad too."
yes but when your mum was young cars were simple and space in the engine

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By *piderBunnyCouple
over a year ago

Back of Nowhere and Beyond

Yes, always have done except for the fact I now can't actually lift the tyre because my back is too far gone.

I'd do more but...

A) I'm a bit broken

B) Bob likes showing me how (and I like letting him)

But that reminds me... I need to get a new numberplate lamp and put wiper washer fluid in too.

Cheers OP

Posh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Same. My Dad taught us girls as kids and my Mum knew it all from her Dad too.yes but when your mum was young cars were simple and space in the engine

So it doesn’t count then, is that what you’re saying?

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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Have you ever repaired your car, changed a wheel, done any mechanics whatsoever....... See thought so

No. Should I have?"
definitely not if you dont want to....... Its ever so difficult to get the grease out from under long nails

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By *aturetemptressWoman
over a year ago

Knutsford

I sat on a gearstick once

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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

Same. My Dad taught us girls as kids and my Mum knew it all from her Dad too.yes but when your mum was young cars were simple and space in the engine

So it doesn’t count then, is that what you’re saying?"
of course it counts lol

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By *ittlebirdWoman
over a year ago

The Big Smoke

"Have you ever repaired your car, changed a wheel, done any mechanics whatsoever....... See thought so

Yes to all…

Next question please

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes

lol cmon details

The gear linkage kept popping out on the way home from a trip, i cable tied it in place until we got home. Temporary fix but I still fixed it

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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"I sat on a gearstick once"
did it cure the gearbox?

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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Yes

lol cmon details

The gear linkage kept popping out on the way home from a trip, i cable tied it in place until we got home. Temporary fix but I still fixed it

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well done you

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By *obandruthCouple
over a year ago

wolverhampton

Yes

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny

"Have you ever repaired your car, changed a wheel, done any mechanics whatsoever....... See thought so

I’m a bloke and I haven’t done any of that, so what does it mean?

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By *eavenscentitCouple
over a year ago

barnstaple

No, neither do I intend to. I know many men that do not do this either.

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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Have you ever repaired your car, changed a wheel, done any mechanics whatsoever....... See thought so

Yes to all…

Next question please

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cmon you dont get off that easy details

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I don't drive so none of that, in the same way I've never fixed a train either.

Home DIY, once I know what I'm doing, yeah, these shortly clipped nails get stuck in

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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Yes

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expand

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nope

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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

The reason i asked was because ive had the most frustrating task which should potentially be easy but was in fact not

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By *piderBunnyCouple
over a year ago

Back of Nowhere and Beyond

"Have you ever repaired your car, changed a wheel, done any mechanics whatsoever....... See thought so

I’m a bloke and I haven’t done any of that, so what does it mean?

You are a princess. Obviously

Posh

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By *ornycougaWoman
over a year ago

Wherever I lay my hat

This is 2023 fella. There's not a lot that us fragile, helpless ladies cannot do for ourselves

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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Have you ever repaired your car, changed a wheel, done any mechanics whatsoever....... See thought so

I’m a bloke and I haven’t done any of that, so what does it mean?

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mechanics charge £60 an hour

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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"This is 2023 fella. There's not a lot that us fragile, helpless ladies cannot do for ourselves

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awwww i don't see you as fragile or helpless

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By *ittlebirdWoman
over a year ago

The Big Smoke

"Have you ever repaired your car, changed a wheel, done any mechanics whatsoever....... See thought so

Yes to all…

Next question please

cmon you dont get off that easy details

Why details? A car is a car is a car. If it doesn’t work I fix it. It’s not that interesting tbh. I prefer haribo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes

lol cmon details

The gear linkage kept popping out on the way home from a trip, i cable tied it in place until we got home. Temporary fix but I still fixed it

well done you

we aren’t helpless little princesses you know , some of us don’t mind getting our hands dirty

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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Yes

lol cmon details

The gear linkage kept popping out on the way home from a trip, i cable tied it in place until we got home. Temporary fix but I still fixed it

well done you

we aren’t helpless little princesses you know , some of us don’t mind getting our hands dirty

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well youre used to the bitter cold you scotties

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By *ellinever70Woman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"Have you ever repaired your car, changed a wheel, done any mechanics whatsoever....... See thought so

No. Should I have?definitely not if you dont want to....... Its ever so difficult to get the grease out from under long nails

I've done it on other people's cars, my nails weren't long though. I have also helped a gentleman in the carpark at work who needed a jump start but didn't have jump leads and then didn't know which terminal on the battery each one should be attached to.

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

hiding from cock pics.

Yes I have, and I actually used to sell second-hand cars to for a nationwide chain. I also made a brief appearance on top gear to do with evaluating cars potential problems.

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By *eard and BoobsCouple
over a year ago

Portstewart

Changed many a tyre and checked the pressure. Can change a bulb and fuse not confident enough to do oil change but know how to check it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I can actually say I have

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

Changed plenty of tyres (some not even my own), changed bulbs, oil and filter changes, released seized brakes, replaced batteries, replaced heater blower motor, replaced window motors, replaced brake pads, replaced starter motor, replaced smashed wing mirrors, other small jobs of the same ilk. So yes, I know my way around cars and I'm not afraid of getting my hands dirty...not that it has anything to do with gender, some of the tyres I've changed have been for men who didn't have a clue how to do it.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

Yes, and heaven forbid I can do DIY and and I can pull apart machinery worth more than my house and fix it. Shall I now start a thread asking if the men can fix the hem of their trousers

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Yes, and heaven forbid I can do DIY and and I can pull apart machinery worth more than my house and fix it. Shall I now start a thread asking if the men can fix the hem of their trousers

They'll want a bloody medal for that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

believe it or not, i was a mechanic!

so yes... i have done

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"believe it or not, i was a mechanic!

so yes... i have done

Px "

... something about tightening nuts...

LvM

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By *piderBunnyCouple
over a year ago

Back of Nowhere and Beyond

"believe it or not, i was a mechanic!

so yes... i have done

... something about tightening nuts...

LvM"

Pervert

Posh

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"believe it or not, i was a mechanic!

so yes... i have done

... something about tightening nuts...

LvM

Pervert

Posh

Moi?

LvM

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By *piderBunnyCouple
over a year ago

Back of Nowhere and Beyond

"believe it or not, i was a mechanic!

so yes... i have done

... something about tightening nuts...

LvM

Pervert

Posh

Moi?

LvM"

Unless that was K pretending to be you...

She's no Pervert. She is a delightful ladylike lady

Posh

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

Yes I have, but I now choose to pay someone else to do it. If the day comes when, for whatever reason, I can't have someone else do it then I've no doubt I'll go back to doing it myself.

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By *ribsaMan
over a year ago

A box at end of your bed

"I sat on a gearstick once"

Wish I could have seen that, I bet it was fantastic to watch

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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Have you ever repaired your car, changed a wheel, done any mechanics whatsoever....... See thought so

No. Should I have?definitely not if you dont want to....... Its ever so difficult to get the grease out from under long nails

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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Yes, and heaven forbid I can do DIY and and I can pull apart machinery worth more than my house and fix it. Shall I now start a thread asking if the men can fix the hem of their trousers

They'll want a bloody medal for that

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i have a sewing machine I'll have you know and I'm very good at hand stitching

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By *ingle Beds LassWoman
over a year ago

Bedfordshire

Same. My Dad taught us girls as kids and my Mum knew it all from her Dad too."

Easier than relying on a man

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple
over a year ago

chester

"Have you ever repaired your car, changed a wheel, done any mechanics whatsoever....... See thought so

No, never. I’ve never had the need to either

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By *B69Woman
over a year ago

Wiltshire

Yes I have but but it’s nice to call the mechanic round occasionally and give it a good looking over

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep, changed a tyre, keep oil checked and topped up, water for wipers. Dad was mechanic and always taught me what to keep up to date on before all trips out in the car x

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By *istyPeaksCouple
over a year ago

braintree

Yes

Changed tyres

Changed bulbs

Changed battery

Do the water/oil/fluids as standard

Changed windscreen wipers

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By *atricia ParnelWoman
over a year ago

In a town full of colours

I support my local car garage in its buisness

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By *ixie and dixie2022Couple
over a year ago

villiage

Have changed wheel filled windscreen washer even check the oil level

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

I changed a battery once. I couldn't get a wheel off to change it because of my arthritis but I know how.

All my cars were serviced yearly but I put oil and water in when needed, and changed a bulb in a back light.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"I changed a battery once. I couldn't get a wheel off to change it because of my arthritis but I know how.

All my cars were serviced yearly but I put oil and water in when needed, and changed a bulb in a back light.

And put new windscreen wipers on.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"Have you ever repaired your car, changed a wheel, done any mechanics whatsoever....... See thought so

No. Should I have?definitely not if you dont want to....... Its ever so difficult to get the grease out from under long nails

Red to positive then black to negative.

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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Yes I have but but it’s nice to call the mechanic round occasionally and give it a good looking over"
lil give him or the car?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Have you ever repaired your car, changed a wheel, done any mechanics whatsoever....... See thought so

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I help in the garage all the time.

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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Have you ever repaired your car, changed a wheel, done any mechanics whatsoever....... See thought so

I help in the garage all the time.

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American cars must be a delight to work on

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By *nonymous95-2Woman
over a year ago

Northwich

My first car was a dodgy corsa and I bought it cheap. Did everything I could for it myself (new batteries, temp fix heat shield, fuses), all basics what youtube or Google could help with. Anything too major I ignored. Didn't want to invest any money into it, so did it as cheap as I could on my own.

Now I have a car man who helps with the main stuff on my new car. Pure laziness now.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

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By *astesLikeMagicWoman
over a year ago

Newcastle

Changed a head gasket in my day

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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Changed a head gasket in my day"
a head gasket...... I'm impressed did you use a torque wrench?

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By *hestersladyWoman
over a year ago

cannock

Absolutely qualified car mechanic here

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By *illyjohnyCouple
over a year ago

brighton

Mrs can do most things mechanical from tyres to total engine rebuilds

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My grandad taught me how to change a wheel..i did get the AA to change it though when it burst in a carpark as i wasn't dressed for rolling around in the floor (think i was going to the ballet)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Changed a tyre, yep"

Perhaps changed a wheel?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Changed a tyre, yep

Perhaps changed a wheel?"

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

"Yes, and heaven forbid I can do DIY and and I can pull apart machinery worth more than my house and fix it. Shall I now start a thread asking if the men can fix the hem of their trousers

I had to learn to sew when I joined the Sea cadets, for sewing on badges, seeing up my pockets (punishment), and shortening trousers as well.

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By *eard and BoobsCouple
over a year ago

Portstewart

Boo here yes I've changed a flat, changed the oil and brake pads and discs on my previous vehicles it's not a big deal tbh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Absolutely qualified car mechanic here "

Would it be utterly obtuse if I was to ask you to look at my big end?

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By *piritsonfabCouple
over a year ago

Nottingham

Yep. Changed a tyre in the middle of the night in a lay-by of an A road.

Jump or bump started numerous times sadly....

Helped others do the same also...

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By *ightkitty4uWoman
over a year ago

Epsom

My parents were mean, got my very first car when I was 17/18 and before I was allowed to drive it anywhere I had to take wheel of and put it back on.

They just sat watch with cups of tea!

Hindsight grateful they made me do this as I have half a clue as what to do!

I learnt on an old golf how to take distributor cap off wipe it and put back… learnt this for after going through big puddles

Used to help my dad fix my cars too, was more of a case of me passing the required tool and holding the torch

Now a days… I can AA

they are my hero’s

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By *melia DominaTV/TS
over a year ago

Edinburgh (She/Her)

"Yes

lol cmon details

Fifer... hotwired and drove it like a racing driver being chased by the po po!!!

(I am married to a Fifer!! I know how this works

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By *uby StarCouple
over a year ago

Durham

No, my husband helps me with mechanical stuff. The most I do is check the oil level and fill up the screen wash.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes

lol cmon details

Fifer... hotwired and drove it like a racing driver being chased by the po po!!!

(I am married to a Fifer!! I know how this works

)

This made me laugh

More chance of me driving it into the nearest wall

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Have you ever repaired your car, changed a wheel, done any mechanics whatsoever....... See thought so

Yes changed wheel lol and cleaned the car and…… I’ve half charged break pads

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
over a year ago

Next Door

I have previously before cars needed to be plugged into a computer.

Could change a tyre on my car now add oil/screen wash but not much more.

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By *melia DominaTV/TS
over a year ago

Edinburgh (She/Her)

"Yes

lol cmon details

Fifer... hotwired and drove it like a racing driver being chased by the po po!!!

(I am married to a Fifer!! I know how this works

)

This made me laugh

More chance of me driving it into the nearest wall

You know exactly what I mean....

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By *red333 OP Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Have you ever repaired your car, changed a wheel, done any mechanics whatsoever....... See thought so

Yes changed wheel lol and cleaned the car and…… I’ve half charged break pads

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your brake pads are battery powered?

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By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago

Stoke area

I do the basics checking oil, washer fluid, tyre pressure and tread. I've also tackled bodywork, rubbing down, filling and respraying panels.

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