Automotive
Working on cars: diagnostics, brakes, electrical systems, bodywork, and restoration.
10 Topics
Automotive Tools
This topic covers the identification, selection, and safe operation of hand and power tools used in vehicle maintenance. You will understand how to use diagnostic equipment, wrenches, sockets, and specialty tools for automotive repair.
Body Work & Paint
This topic covers the techniques used to repair vehicle bodies and apply professional paint finishes. You will understand dent removal, panel alignment, surface preparation, priming, and the application of basecoats and clearcoats.
Brake Repair
This topic covers the mechanics of automotive braking systems, including disc and drum brakes. You will understand how to inspect, diagnose, and replace brake pads, rotors, calipers, and master cylinders to ensure vehicle safety.
Car Maintenance Basics
This topic covers routine automotive upkeep, including checking fluids, replacing filters, and inspecting belts and hoses. You will understand how to perform essential preventative maintenance to extend vehicle life and prevent costly mechanical failures.
Car Restoration
This topic covers the process of rebuilding and preserving classic vehicles. You will understand how to assess vehicle condition, source parts, perform bodywork, repair structural rust, and restore mechanical and electrical systems to original specifications.
Electrical Systems
This topic covers the principles of automotive electricity, wiring diagrams, and diagnostic tools. You will understand how to troubleshoot batteries, alternators, starters, and electronic control units to locate and repair electrical faults in modern vehicles.
Engine Diagnostics
This topic covers the methods used to identify and troubleshoot internal combustion engine issues. You will understand how to use OBD-II scanners, interpret error codes, perform compression tests, and diagnose fuel, ignition, and mechanical failures.
Motorcycle Maintenance
This topic covers the mechanical systems unique to motorcycles, including chain drives, cable adjustments, and suspension setup. You will understand how to perform routine servicing, troubleshoot engine issues, and maintain critical safety components.
Oil Changes & Fluids
This topic covers the selection and replacement of essential automotive fluids, including engine oil, coolant, transmission fluid, and brake fluid. You will understand how to safely drain, flush, refill, and recycle these vital lubricants.
Tire Maintenance
This topic covers tire care, safety standards, and performance characteristics. You will understand how to check tire pressure, inspect tread wear, rotate tires, patch punctures, and interpret sidewall markings to ensure safe vehicle handling and longevity.
