Car Maintenance for Beginners Made SIMPL

Car maintenance doesn’t need to be confusing, expensive, or overwhelming.
This SIMPL guide breaks every essential skill down into clear, beginner-friendly steps so anyone can understand how their car works, how to keep it healthy, and how to stay safe on the road.

Written in clean SIMPL language, with zero jargon, this book explains:

• how your car’s main systems work (engine, cooling, brakes, electrics)

• what you can safely check under the bonnet

• how to check and top up all major fluids

• how to inspect tyres, brakes, suspension and lights

• the truth about warning lights (red vs amber)

• how to maintain filters (air, cabin, oil)

• how to choose and replace a battery

• how to test electronics and fuses

• how to understand leaks, smells and noises

• how to fix common beginner mistakes

• how to handle breakdowns without panic

• beginner-safe steps for flat tyres and jump-starts

• how to build a weekly, monthly and yearly maintenance routine

Perfect for:

• new drivers

• first-time car owners

• parents teaching their kids

• anyone who never learned the basics

• anyone wanting to save money on repairs

• anyone who wants safe, simple car knowledge without mechanic jargon

WHAT’S INSIDE (CHAPTER LIST)

Intro — Why Car Maintenance Feels Hard (And How SIMPL Fixes It)
A clear breakdown of why cars feel intimidating and the mindset that makes them simple.

1. SIMPL Car Basics
Parts, fluids, systems and warning lights explained simply.

2. SIMPL Safety Essentials
What is safe to touch, what isn’t, and how to avoid dangerous mistakes.

3. SIMPL Fluids Check
Oil, coolant, brake fluid, power steering, washer fluid and beginner-safe top-ups.

4. SIMPL Filters
Air filter, cabin filter and oil filter basics.

5. SIMPL Tyre Care
Tyre pressure, wear patterns, tread depth, rotations and replacements.

6. SIMPL Battery Care
Testing, cleaning, replacing and diagnosing battery and alternator issues.

7. SIMPL Lights & Electronics Check
Headlights, indicators, brake lights, reverse lights, fuses and bulbs.

8. SIMPL Under-the-Car Basics
Leaks, exhaust, suspension, tyres, damage — what’s normal and what’s not.

9. SIMPL Service Checklist
Weekly, monthly, yearly and major service intervals made simple.

10. SIMPL Emergency Skills
Jump-starts, flat tyres, blowouts, overheating, breakdowns and red warning lights.