I don't really like car stuff either but I am glad I know a little bit just in case. It is hot and dirty under the hood and I am terrified something is going to explode in my face.

Get a fancy tool belt! Girl, I will wear my high heels and walk around with my toolbox! There is no reason to look like a lumberjack while fixing stuff! LOL!

Romeo - you said your STBX is pretty handy... my neighbor (male) was telling me a while back I was becoming too independent and it would turn men off. I thought that was a very strange thing to say! I have no patience for skittish women who act like they can't do anything... so annoying! I would drop over dead trying before I asked my H to do ANYTHING for me. And then I still wouldn't ask!