tbh i used to think car stuff was just for 'car people'. but after owning a car for six months, i realized it's a basic life skill. knowing how to jump-start a battery or change a tire can literally save your life (or at least your night). ngl, i was so embarrassed when i had to call my dad because i couldn't figure out how to add washer fluid. lowkey, taking the time to learn the basics makes you feel so much more independent. it’s not about being a pro, it’s just about knowing your machine. fr

buying my first car was the best day of my life, but the first time it broke down was the worst. i went to a shop and they told me i needed $2000 worth of repairs and i almost cried right there, ngl. after doing some research, i realized half of it was 'recommended' stuff i didn't actually need yet. fr, the mechanic world can be intimidating when you don't know anything about cars. the biggest thing i learned is to always ask for the old parts back and get a second opinion if the price seems ins

spent my saturday deep cleaning the inside of my car. lowkey feels like a brand new ride now. fr, amazing what a vacuum and some microfiber cloths can do. it’s not much but it’s mine and i gotta take care of it. manifesting no more weird noises for at least a week.

the check engine light came on today and i'm just gonna pretend i didn't see it for a few days lol. jk i'm lowkey terrified. ngl i have no idea what half the stuff under the hood does. time to spend 5 hours on reddit looking up possible fixes. the struggle is real.

everyone told me i didn't need winter tires if i had awd but tbh after that first snow... i definitely need them. lowkey almost ended up in a ditch. stay safe out there denver fam, don't be stubborn like me. fr, tires are the most important part of the car.