Duration of the online course: 10 hours and 10 minutes
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Save money with practical car maintenance skills in this free online course—brakes, coolant, diagnostics and simple fixes to keep your vehicle reliable.
Tire and TPMS basics: correct pressures, warning-light actions, and plug a tire
Electrical/interior fixes: stereo/radio installs, backup camera, FM modulator, door switch
Use OBD-II scan tools and interpret common sensor/CEL fault scenarios (e.g., MAF)
Body/glass DIY: replace side glass, polish headlights, repair dents with Bondo, duct-tape fixes
Used-car selection and ownership: pick reliable city/used cars, avoid common problem models
Home mechanic setup: essential tools, junkyard part sourcing, lifts and anchoring requirements
Fuel/economy topics: improve MPG, fuel treatments, premium gas use, and performance upgrades
About the free online course
Knowing how to care for your vehicle is more than a hobby—it is a practical professional skill that saves money, prevents breakdowns, and keeps you safer on the road. This free online course in automotive repair turns common maintenance and repair jobs into clear, hands-on lessons you can follow at home or in a small workshop, even if you are starting from scratch. You will build confidence around the tools, the terminology, and the simple routines that help vehicles run longer and more efficiently.
Across real-world examples, you will learn how to approach problems the way a good technician does: observe symptoms, narrow down likely causes, and verify your fix. The training emphasizes common issues drivers face such as brake wear, starting problems, ignition misfires, warning lights, fluid leaks, cooling system troubles, and fuel economy losses. You will also get comfortable using modern diagnostic support like an OBD-II scan tool, so you can make smarter decisions before spending money on parts or labor.
Beyond the engine bay, the course covers everyday vehicle upgrades and practical repairs that improve comfort and functionality—replacing bulbs, dealing with wipers, installing basic electronics, restoring cloudy headlights, handling minor body fixes, and understanding tire and safety alerts. You will also explore what to look for when choosing a reliable used car, how to store a vehicle properly, how to prepare for roadside issues, and how to select consumables such as motor oil with confidence.
If your goal is personal independence, this course helps you take control of routine maintenance and troubleshooting. If you are exploring automotive repair as a career path, it also reinforces work-ready habits: safety awareness, systematic diagnosis, and the discipline to double-check critical components before driving. By the end, you will be better equipped to maintain reliability, reduce surprise repairs, and communicate clearly about vehicle issues—skills that translate directly into real value in everyday life and in professional settings.
Course content
Video class: How to Replace Your Car's Brake Pads06m
Exercise: _What is the purpose of compressing the piston in the caliper first before replacing the brake pads on this Volkswagen Rabbit?
Video class: How to Check for a Bad Coil or Spark Plugs02m
Exercise: What is the likely cause of the car sputtering in the transcript?
Video class: How to Troubleshoot Warm Starting Problems02m
Exercise: What could be causing starting issues with a '94 Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon after it warms up?
Video class: How to Properly Flush Radiator Coolant07m
Exercise: _What should you do if your car does not have a drain tap on the radiator to flush the coolant?
Video class: Basic Automotive Maintenance (Part 1)06m
Exercise: What maintenance task is recommended to be performed twice a year, especially after winter?
Video class: How to Install a Replacement Car Stereo06m
Exercise: What is the purpose of using a single DIN adapter in car radio installation?
Video class: How to Check a Faulty Oil Gauge04m
Exercise: What could be a possible cause for the Dodge Ram's oil gauge issue?
Video class: How to Choose Between Synthetic and Conventional Motor Oil08m
Exercise: What is recommended when choosing between synthetic and regular oil for most car usage?
Video class: Basic Automotive Maintenance (Part 2)11m
Exercise: What is the main topic of the video segment?
Video class: How to Increase Engine Performance While Keeping Reliability05m
Exercise: What is a suggested upgrade for improved car performance after chipping the engine?
Video class: How to Pick the Perfect City Car09m
Exercise: Which car is recommended as a compact city vehicle with good cargo space?
Video class: How to Replace Broken Side Glass10m
Exercise: How much did the window repair cost in the video?
Video class: How to Pick a Good Used Car08m
Exercise: _What is the main concern with buying an old Mini car?
Video class: How to Fix Faulty Windshield Wipers08m
Exercise: What could be causing the windshield wipers of a 2005 Suburban not to turn off?
Video class: How to Replace Shocks21m
Exercise: What is one method to check if your car's shocks are failing?
Video class: The Next Big Automotive Safety Feature15m
Exercise: _What is the end game in the evolution of occupant safety improvements in vehicles?
Video class: How to Fix a Radiator Coolant Leak07m
Exercise: What could indicate a coolant leak in a 2002 Impala?
Video class: How to Charge Power Tools From A Truck07m
Exercise: How can you power tools on-site using a pickup truck's electrical system?
Video class: Tire Pressure Monitoring Warning Light07m
Exercise: _What should you do if the tire pressure monitoring system light turns on in your car?
Video class: How to Increase Fuel Economy09m
Exercise: What might be causing decreased fuel efficiency in a Ford Escape Hybrid with 100,000 miles?
Video class: How to Plug a Tire10m
Video class: 2009 Kia Rondo Radio Won't Turn Off04m
Video class: How to Fix a Faulty Door Light Switch02m
Video class: 2006 Mazda 5 Mass Air Flow Sensor Error and Check Engine Light08m
Video class: How to Polish Headlights10m
Exercise: _What is the purpose of polishing your headlights?
Video class: How to Pick a Reliable Used Car07m
Video class: 2001 Lincoln Town Car Engine Misfires05m
Video class: How to Install a Vehicle Lift (Part 1)10m
Exercise: _What is the minimum thickness of concrete required for most lifts?
Video class: 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis Engine Ping08m
Video class: 1976 Pontiac Trans-Am Soft Brake Pedal05m
Video class: How to Install a Vehicle Lift (Part 2)20m
Exercise: _What are wedge anchors used for in an auto lift installation?
Video class: 2005 Dodge Neon Broken Cigarette Lighter05m
Video class: 2004 BMW 530i Vibration at Highway Speeds09m
Video class: How to Replace an Oxygen (O2) Sensor04m
Exercise: _What is an oxygen sensor and why is it important for your car's fuel system?
Video class: How to Install a Vehicle Lift (Part 3)24m
Video class: How to Repair a Dent with Bondo19m
Video class: How to Fix a Car With Duct Tape11m
Video class: How to Spruce Up a Car With Duct Tape09m
Video class: How to Scavenge a Junkyard Part 1 - An Introduction09m
Video class: How to Scavenge a Junkyard Part 2 - Pulling Parts17m
Video class: The Essential Tools for the Home Mechanic13m
Video class: Vehicle Ignition System Basics07m
Video class: How to Change Vehicle Filters11m
Exercise: _What are the three types of filters that keep the engine healthy?
Video class: How to Find Fluid Leaks in a Vehicle12m
Video class: How to Replace a Valve Cover Gasket15m
Video class: How to Winterize Your Motorcycle21m
Video class: How to Prepare for Roadside Emergency Repairs23m
Video class: How to Replace a Front Axle Half Shaft14m
Video class: BMW Air Intake Upgrade09m
Exercise: _What is the purpose of installing an aftermarket intake system on a car?
Video class: How to Diagnose a Vehicle Starting Problem on a 1997 Acura TL08m
Video class: How to Properly Store a Vehicle05m
Video class: How to Upgrade a Powertrain Control Module (PCM)11m
Exercise: _What is the function of the powertrain control module (PCM) in a car?
Video class: Should You Learn To Drive a Manual Transmission?05m
Video class: How Often Should You Use Fuel Treatment Products?03m
Video class: The Dangers of Replacing Coil Springs on Your Vehicle - Bonus Clip00m
Exercise: _What caution does the speaker give during the car maintenance lesson?
Video class: How to Bleed Disc Brakes03m
Video class: The Dangers of Replacing Coil Springs on Your Vehicle - Full Clip19m
Video class: When Should You Replace Your Vehicle's Battery?06m
Video class: How to Replace a Flex Disc08m
Video class: What are your options if you blow your engine?07m
Video class: Would Your Car Benefit from Premium Gas?05m
Exercise: _What is the reason for using premium fuel in a car with a higher compression ratio engine?
Video class: How to Replace Headlight Bulbs05m
Video class: How to Use an OBD-II Scan Tool04m
Video class: How to Install an Aftermarket Backup Camera05m
Video class: How to Install a FM Modulator Into Your Car04m
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Course comments: Car maintenance lessons
Students loved the free course, calling it great and exciting. They said they learned a lot and appreciated the clear, easy-to-follow explanations, and some wanted more lessons. One asked about motor mounts causing truck shaking.
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A Gayle
what about the motor mounts being bad? for lesson 73 I believe. which the truck shaking. Awesome class and show, I'm glad to be apart of it.
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George Man
Nothing bad, 2
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Jamal Smith
it goodcourse
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Karlyn "Eleanor" Hassler
I enjoyed this course, learned quite a bit and it left me wanting to learn more. I wish these guys would assemble another lesson series.
AU
Ahmad Ullah
Great
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Andy Lopez
i just started and already im excited... the instructor seems to know how to explain the processes at a speed and manner that just makes it easier to learn and understand..
Course comments: Car maintenance lessons
Students loved the free course, calling it great and exciting. They said they learned a lot and appreciated the clear, easy-to-follow explanations, and some wanted more lessons. One asked about motor mounts causing truck shaking.
A Gayle
what about the motor mounts being bad? for lesson 73 I believe. which the truck shaking. Awesome class and show, I'm glad to be apart of it.
George Man
Nothing bad, 2
Jamal Smith
it goodcourse
Karlyn "Eleanor" Hassler
I enjoyed this course, learned quite a bit and it left me wanting to learn more. I wish these guys would assemble another lesson series.
Ahmad Ullah
Great
Andy Lopez
i just started and already im excited... the instructor seems to know how to explain the processes at a speed and manner that just makes it easier to learn and understand..