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Many people spend time maintaining, tuning and servicing their cars or
motorcycles. This can be both interesting and money saving,
providing you know how to do the maintenance properly.
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It is important that
you learn how to do the job properly, otherwise do-it-yourself car maintenance can be dangerous,
both to yourself and others.
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For some
people, the repair and maintenance of older or antique vehicles is a
particular hobby. It may be linked to a more general interest in
collecting and driving such vehicles (see also other
collecting).
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Cars DIY www.carsdiy.com/index_uk.htm
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Car Mechanics
Classic & Motorcycle Mechanics
Kit Car
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Find a local car or cycle
maintenance group
or club (see organisations above).
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Take a class or course at your local
adult education
centre.
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Consult books or magazines
on maintaining different types of vehicle.
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Check in your local library/paper
or education centre for more information.
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Skills and people
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People of most ages and both sexes can do car
maintenance, though it is most commonly done by men. There is a fair
amount of physical effort, skill and special knowledge involved.
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Most people, who do their own car or cycle maintenance and servicing,
do this at home. Some may have access to a local garage.
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This
can be a sociable activity, with family and neighbours helping each
other. There are also groups based on local clubs, classes and tuition.
Equipment or clothing
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Tools appropriate to the vehicle concerned, plus a manual, are the
essentials.
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Lifting gear and/or a pit giving access to the underside
may also be needed.
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This is generally a rather dirty activity and
protective clothing and special cleaning liquids may be needed.
A place or facilities
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