Learning Outcomes

General Car Maintenance

Dashboard, Engine and Tyres

Vehicle Systems

Buying a Car

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will be introduced to the basics of car maintenance. This will include safety rules for working on a car, the look and meaning of warning lights on your dashboard and the history behind the internal combustion engine. You will study the importance of the vehicle owner's manual, found in every vehicle, which includes vehicle component layouts and vehicle maintenance guidelines. You will also learn about the costs and considerations that come with the process of buying a car.

Course assessment

Master the components, systems and general maintenance of motor vehicles with this free online car mechanic course.

Car Mechanic Training

In this free online vehicle mechanic training course, you become familiar with the parts that make up a standard motor vehicle. We explore the systems that make up an automobile and explain when they require maintenance. We analyze the costs and considerations that arise when you buy a car so this course can save you time and money as we help prepare you to successfully maintain your vehicle.

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