The context of the following conversation is Alex's car had stopped running because of the engine, so Alex pulled the engine apart.:
Alex says I had to fix my car after it stopped running..
The friend responds What seemed to be the problem..
Alex responds After I took apart the engine, I realized it was the crankshaft..
The friend responds It helps that your dad taught you so much so you could fix the car yourself..
Alex responds It helps my grandfather was a mechanic..
The friend responds Will your kids still know how cars work?.