Car repair is one of the essential things a man learns as he grows up. Learning to fix things yourself will save you literally tens of thousands of dollars throughout your entire life. I think your dad (who I bet $10 can't change his alternator) needs to step back and look at the financial aspect of this and let you learn what a REAL man should learn. Not a year goes my that I don't at some point call my Dad and thank him for making me good with my hands.

Abe