So, who has taught you about cars?
My Dad was a pretty quiet gearhead... only really worked on things that needed it. He is big into construction, which I credit him for my instincts in that field.
My best friend had 3 older brothers in high school and a Dad who is a Pontiac fanatic... so I learned a lot by hanging out with that family.
One of my best learning experiences was a job in high school sweeping floors at an auto shop. I started with a broom and left the garage changing water pumps and intakes.