If you think you might want to try your hand at some basic mechanic skills before you begin your classes, here are some easy-to-learn maintenance checks you can try on your own:
Before you try each of these tasks, look for online tutorials to walk you through the process—but they’re all pretty straightforward and can be completed by almost anyone (regardless of mechanical skill or experience working on cars). Once you’ve mastered these basics, try something a little more complicated like an at-home oil change!