By
eHow Careers & Work Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
Acquaint yourself with terminology relevant to cars such as horsepower and torque. This will help you comprehend the information in magazines and the Internet, since much of the content is not in layman terms.
Step2
Read car magazines and newspaper articles to help to broaden your knowledge. Surf Internet blogs and discussion groups to learn from other people's experiences. Look for information about car makes, models and parts. For example, everything you need to know about
sports cars can be found at rSportsCars.com.
Step3
Talk with car salesmen and dealers to learn about new cars and the latest gadgets. Ask for opinions about the making of autos and trends in the new car industry.
Step4
Visit local car shows and auctions. Listen to the presentations. Read the brochures. Ask the booth staff to share new and interesting information.
Step5
Participate in friendly conversations about autos with your friends and acquaintances. Share information and listen to opinions. Grab people's attention and build your credibility by stating known and proven facts about cars. Talk about new trends and arrivals ranging from a simple SUV to a racy sports car. Share information about any auto events and sales in the area.
Step6
Join a community forum online or take local classes that will help enhance your knowledge about autos and help you be more comfortable talking with others. You can also join a car club, which will help you learn as well as make new friends.