Car Maintenance Skills - Basic

To check out the next start date / enrolment date of all evening classes go to cavaninstitute.ie/evening-courses or email lifelong@cavaninstitute.ie

€105.

This course is designed for those who have zero or very little knowledge of basic car care and maintenance. It is divided into five key areas:

1. Health and Safety for Breakdowns and Emergencies
. Keeping you and your passengers safe
. Use of hazard signs and lights
. Essential items in a breakdown kit
. How to use jump leads correctly

2. Understanding the Signs and Symbols on your Dashboard
. Warning lights and their meanings
. Causes of illumination
. How to reset the service indicator

3. Knowing What's Under the Bonnet
. Oil levels
. Coolant Levels
. Windscreen washer
. Awareness of DPF and EGR valves

4. Basic Servicing
. Spark plugs
. Oil filter
. Air Filter
. Pollen filter
. Fuel filter
. A visual NCT check
. Brakes
. Tires

5. Basic Electrics
. Bulbs and lights
. Charging system and battery
. Remote central locking
. Introduction to Hybrids and Electric Vehicles

School of Lifelong Learning,
Cavan Institute,
Cathedral Road,
Cavan.
H12E426.
Tel: 049 437 7940
E-mail: lifelong@cavaninstitute.ie