25 years ago I interview kids ( from the very same high schools ) and would ask them ‘do you work on cars’ in a effort to determine how mechanical they were. Typical answers:
‘Not really, my brother and I rebuilt his 351 small block last summer...’
“Just a little, I rebuilt the rear axle of my 20 year old beater to change the drive ratio it’s a easy weekend job”
“Not at all, I sometimes help my Dad out in the garage. He loves restoring old cars. We just finished a rebuild of a 54’ Olds from ground up that took 3 years, He made me tear apart the tranny and rebuild it. “
Today the answers are;
‘Yes, I love working on cars and do it all the time. Last week I washed and waxed my Mom’s Car”
“Sure do, I can check the oil and tire pressure at least twice a year”
“Sorta, my grandfather lets me watch”