About
Owning a car is expensive enough with car payments, insurance, and gas; wouldn’t it be nice if you no longer had to shell out money for repairs that you could do yourself? Our online DIY Car Maintenance course is designed to give you everything you need to be an expert with your car. No longer will you be at the whim of your local repair shop when it comes to:
- Understanding what is under your hood
- Working on a car safely
- Basic car maintenance (changing tires, oil, wipers, etc.)
- More advanced car maintenance (Changing filters, fluids, fuses, etc.)
- Understanding and working on your brakes
- Keeping your car functioning and performing like new
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Getting Started And Staying Safe
- What is under the hood?
- What you need in your toolbox
- Preparing to work
- Basic safety techniques
- Clean up and disposal
Module 2: Basic Maintenance
- Changing a tire
- Checking and changing the oil
- Installing windshield wipers
- Replacing headlights
- Small bodywork
Module 3: More Advanced Maintenance
- How to change your filters
- Checking your transmission fluid
- Heating and cooling systems
- Checking, changing, and charging a battery
- Replacing fuses and spark plugs
Module 4: Brake Maintenance
- Troubleshooting brake problems
- How to check and inspect your brakes
- How to check and change your brake fluid
- How to check your wheel bearings
Module 5: Other Maintenance You Can Do Yourself
- Replacing belts
- Fixing leaks
- Paint touch-ups
- Adding amenities to the car
- Keeping your car beautiful
Career
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for anyone who owns a car! Whether you are looking for an introductory course on car maintenance that will get you started towards working as a mechanic, or you are just looking to understand how to do basic maintenance on your car, our online course is exactly what you need.
Career path
After completing this course, you could:
- Further explore a career in the auto industry
- Help family and friends with their cars
- Ensure that your car is safe and well maintained
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Creator
Matthew Kimmel
Expertise: Education, Business, Job Training, Personal Health
Matt Kimmel is a professional educator and writer who specializes in writing about education, travel, personal health, business, and job training. As an English teacher, Matt enjoys introducing new material to his students, making it entertaining and accessible to all. It is this love of connecting with people that makes his writing unique and effective. His experiences with his students has prepared him to adjust his instruction to engage students of all age-levels, skill-levels, and levels of English language acquisition. Matt brings all of these experiences to his writing to give it richness, depth, and authenticity.
Car Maintenance 
19247 Students. ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.
19247 Students.
ICOES Accredited.
IAPCC and CPD Certified.
About
Owning a car is expensive enough with car payments, insurance, and gas; wouldn’t it be nice if you no longer had to shell out money for repairs that you could do yourself? Our online DIY Car Maintenance course is designed to give you everything you need to be an expert with your car. No longer will you be at the whim of your local repair shop when it comes to:
- Understanding what is under your hood
- Working on a car safely
- Basic car maintenance (changing tires, oil, wipers, etc.)
- More advanced car maintenance (Changing filters, fluids, fuses, etc.)
- Understanding and working on your brakes
- Keeping your car functioning and performing like new
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Getting Started And Staying Safe
- What is under the hood?
- What you need in your toolbox
- Preparing to work
- Basic safety techniques
- Clean up and disposal
Module 2: Basic Maintenance
- Changing a tire
- Checking and changing the oil
- Installing windshield wipers
- Replacing headlights
- Small bodywork
Module 3: More Advanced Maintenance
- How to change your filters
- Checking your transmission fluid
- Heating and cooling systems
- Checking, changing, and charging a battery
- Replacing fuses and spark plugs
Module 4: Brake Maintenance
- Troubleshooting brake problems
- How to check and inspect your brakes
- How to check and change your brake fluid
- How to check your wheel bearings
Module 5: Other Maintenance You Can Do Yourself
- Replacing belts
- Fixing leaks
- Paint touch-ups
- Adding amenities to the car
- Keeping your car beautiful
Career
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for anyone who owns a car! Whether you are looking for an introductory course on car maintenance that will get you started towards working as a mechanic, or you are just looking to understand how to do basic maintenance on your car, our online course is exactly what you need.
Career path
After completing this course, you could:
- Further explore a career in the auto industry
- Help family and friends with their cars
- Ensure that your car is safe and well maintained
Creator
Matthew Kimmel
Expertise: Education, Business, Job Training, Personal Health
Matt Kimmel is a professional educator and writer who specializes in writing about education, travel, personal health, business, and job training. As an English teacher, Matt enjoys introducing new material to his students, making it entertaining and accessible to all. It is this love of connecting with people that makes his writing unique and effective. His experiences with his students has prepared him to adjust his instruction to engage students of all age-levels, skill-levels, and levels of English language acquisition. Matt brings all of these experiences to his writing to give it richness, depth, and authenticity.