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Basic Car Maintenance Course

What will I learn?

Learn the important things about looking after your motor vehicle with our Basic Car Maintenance Course. This course is for people who want to become mechanics and also for those who already are. You will go deep into how tyres work, how the cooling system works, and the parts of the engine. You will learn how to see when tyres are wearing out, how to put the right amount of air in them, and how to make sure they are aligned properly. You will also get better at testing the lights, looking after the fluids, and keeping the battery in good condition. Always put safety first by making sure you have a regular maintenance schedule and do pre-trip checks. Make yourself even better with lessons that are practical and of high quality, made for real work situations.

Apoia's Unique Offerings

Online courses with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop your skills

Enhance your practical skills listed below

Learn how to look after tyres: See when they are wearing out, put the right amount of air in them, and make sure they are aligned properly.

Make sure the fluids are at the right level: Check and look after the coolant and engine oil properly.

Get better at working with lights: Test them, change bulbs, and understand how the signal systems work.

Plan maintenance: Make good plans for looking after your vehicle regularly.

Keep the battery healthy: Check the voltage, clean the terminals, and make sure the connections are secure.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course aimed at personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but provides practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.