74 – Yes, peoples lack of fundamental vehicle knowledge is exceptionally concerning. Some of these things I wouldn’t even call ‘mechanics’, just real basics, checking fluid levels, pressures etc.
Tolik – Yes, many are addicted to motors, but a lot (sometimes even a better result) can be achieved with even simple vehicles. I remember reading about troops training in ‘Mule Handling’ in N.Afghanistan, as it was the only ‘vehicle’ that could work in certain regions of their operational area…