Car Ownership: Diagnostics, Maintenance, Buying
The programme makes a car owner a competent customer. You will study the main systems and how to recognise faults by symptoms, learn to read the maintenance schedule and plan costs. Dedicated blocks cover diagnostics of the engine, transmission, brakes and suspension, choosing consumables and fluids, seasonal preparation, inspecting a car before purchase and negotiating, and dealing with service centres: how to state a request and defend your rights. By the end you assemble a personal maintenance plan and a work acceptance checklist.