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Thinking about how my grandpa's garage rules shaped our family...

He had this rule that every kid had to learn to change a flat tire before they could drive. We'd all gather out there on Saturdays, passing around the jack and lug wrench. Nowadays, with roadside assistance apps, that skill feels almost forgotten. I still make my son do it, just to keep the tradition alive...
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reese_patel
Read that fewer people know basic car stuff now.
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susan488
susan4883d ago
New cars with all digital dashboards don't even have dipsticks to check oil. It's all sensors and warnings now, so you never learn the basics.
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