Car Care

Note: Student supplied safety glasses are required. Students must have a valid driver’s license. It is strongly recommended that students have access to a vehicle to perform various maintenance tasks within the laboratory on a regular basis.

Car Care is designed to afford young women and men the knowledge and skill for owning and maintaining their own automobile. Students will be exposed to such topics as purchasing a vehicle, insurance options, service contracts, appearance, care and maintenance schedules.   Students will also learn the basic fundamentals of the engine, power train, chassis, and body care. A large portion of the quarter will be devoted to the laboratory experiences in which students will learn by doing. Equipment used will be “home use” auto washers and buffers, anti-freeze testers, tire pressure gauges, and basic hand tools. Students who have taken or are enrolled in Automotive Technology or Advanced Automotive Technology will not be allowed to schedule this course. Car Care does not meet the prerequisite for Advanced Automotive Technology.