I grew up in a garage, was doing oil changes by 12 and brake jobs by 13. My grandfather built his garage back in 1955. All the kids and grand kids worked there in the summers sweeping floors and learning about cars. NO SHIT, my grandfather could tear down and rebuild a two barrel carburetor blindfolded.
Well we all know time changes and nothing stays the same. My grandfather retired and sold the building to my uncles who have since retired as well. I did not have the funds to purchase building, so it was sold to a car collector. I will still do brake changes and some other minor maintenance, but seeing as how I don't have a big garage and a lift I just take them to the dealership and they do the oil changes. Of course they are always saying you need this or that, and I say thanks I will take care of it.
Being a service technician on heavy mining equipment myself, I am a little lazy!