Are 2-3 month car maintenance classes worth it?

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  1. Positively Ralf

    Positively Ralf Here and There

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    I have a BOCES a few minutes away and they have an auto mechanic class available. At this point, is it worth taking a class like this when you can find all sorts of videos on YouTube showing you how to do things like oil changes and maintenance? I'm not looking to be an auto mechanic at all and it would be more to help save money by doing the work myself.
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    If you are not well versed in auto repair...You will learn new skills in a boces class.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    it will give you confidence to tackle bigger jobs...:thumbs2:
     
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    Lzoesch Levi Zoesch

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    I would defiantly do it regardless of your skill level. You will always learn something new, or a different approach to handling/fixing something.

    I say go for it!
     
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    Is it something like auto shop? I've never heard of it. :)
     
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