I don't even own a car but I did find the video interesting and thought provoking. I am not a person with mechanical aptitude but I do find that when I "have a go" at fixing something that is malfunctioning I usually do a better job than I expected. Thanks for the video!

this is amazing- i have always enjoyed working on my own cars. I just got my first MGB and would LOVE the opportunity to attend this sort of seminar

I came back to classic cars after learning some auto mechanical skills while owning Cortinas and escorts in 70s and early 80s, and having a stint with motorbikes in the 90s into the 00s progressing from 125cc onto big tourers for traversing the uk and continent. Anyway, I have a little basic knowledge of working on classic cars from way back ,having worked on ignition systems either changing points and condenser and plugs or even replacing a mechanical points distributor over to an electronic distributor, also working on brakes as far as working on hydraulics and replacing brake discs and pads on the BGT which I've owned for the last 12 years, where a lot of restoration and repair of various parts has been done. For many of those years, I've just booked onto various classic MG workshops to have servicing and repair work carried out as I've sometimes lacked the confidence to carry out some of the jobs, but am finding that classic workshops are getting so expensive these days with labour charges, and I often think I should be more DIY, but, for me and probably many others, I don't have enough room in my garage to move about around the car and lack the appropriate tools along with the correct knowhow but I think these workshop lessons at MGOC Swavesey are really beneficial in restoring some confidence if the jobs haven't been carried out by the owner for a long time.

I don’t have a choice I’m 15 so I’m broke haha, great video though! I love working on my Mgb

Thanks for sharing and I must get myself on this course in the future so will need to look out for when the next session will be held - great content

What a wonderful world you have at your fingertips. If I lived in the area you would not be able to get me out. Here on the west coast of Canada we once had this sort of clinic on a yearly basis. The owner sold the shop after a number of years which put paid to that avenue. Locally, our all British marque club is quite active and we meet every Friday morning to discuss and point at all sorts of things. Great fun.

These workshops are great. I like the hands-on aspect. I've been doing my own restoration and maintenance on my '72 roadster, at least 99% of it. KZfaq is my teacher. And I post my MGB vids up on KZfaq as well. Yes, the tools are pretty common and the cars are pretty easy to work on. But I totally understand if one doesn't have the time to do it yourself, then you need to find a local mechanic who knows these cars, and is experienced. But you should still go to the workshops, even if you don't plan on doing the work yourself. It's fun to know what makes these things tick. If u want a MGB, but don't plan on doing the work yourself, then it's a good idea to locate a mechanic near your home, before buying the car. We need some of these workshops in Long Island, NY, especially for addressing rust issues and how to properly weld in the new sheetmetal. Nice video - thanks for sharing it.

You should mention that a Haynes manual is an essential piece of kit for any DIY er.

Great work shop video.

I bought an MGB GT Auto four years ago and knew absolutely zero about mechanics and maintaining the car. Within a year I'd done all of these jobs myself(and many others), apart from brakes, and if someone like me can do it then literally anyone can.

The number one piece of advice is: drive it.

How can I sign up to one of these? Have looked for info on their site but no luck! Thanks!