Becoming an Auto Mechanic, how? what to do?

Im planning on becoming an auto mechanic. There is a local auto shool I plan on going to once I have enough money. While I have free time, what can I do to improve my skills and auto knowledge. For example:

1. Are there any well known books I could get?
2. Any good websites?

Thanks :smile:

1. There's something called a local library
2. www.automotiveforums.com (ask any questions, dumb or not dumb)

1. There's something called a local library
2. www.automotiveforums.com (ask any questions, dumb or not dumb)

note I said "well known" books smartass

Why do you need a well known book? In order to drive do you a need top of the line Ferrari in order to get to places? As long as it has correct and updated information on cars I don't see what could be wrong.