What is CarCareKiosk?
CarCareKiosk is a free library of short how-to videos for basic car maintenance. You pick your make, model and year, then choose a job such as replacing a headlight bulb, changing the cabin air filter, checking the oil or finding the fuse box. Each video is filmed on that exact vehicle, so you see where the part sits and how the clips and covers come off before you start.
The site is run by Flatsix, LLC, a US startup founded in 2010, and the videos are made by ASE certified technicians. It has produced more than 60,000 videos covering over 50 car brands, with versions of the site in English, Spanish and French. There is no account or paywall. The site is supported by ads and by Amazon affiliate links to the parts and tools it recommends.
Main Features
- Pick your make, model and year to get videos filmed on that exact car
- More than 60,000 free how-to videos produced since 2010
- Covers everyday jobs like bulbs, filters, fuses, wipers, fluids, batteries and flat tyres
- Videos made by ASE certified technicians, with tool and socket sizes shown
- Written descriptions with tips, such as how often to change a part and what it usually costs
- Maintenance guides that explain the key systems in your car
- Parts and tools pages for each job
- Available in English, Spanish and French
How to Get Started with CarCareKiosk
- Go to carcarekiosk.com and choose your car's make, model and year
- Pick the job you want to do, such as Air Filter (Cabin) or Headlight
- Watch the video and read the notes on tools, parts and how often to do it
- Buy the part, then follow the video step by step on your own car
CarCareKiosk Pricing
Completely free. All videos and guides are free to watch with no account or subscription. The site is supported by ads, and it earns a commission on some parts and tools links as an Amazon Associate.
Who Should Use It?
- New drivers who want to learn simple car maintenance
- Anyone who wants to save money on small jobs like bulbs, wipers and filters
- Car owners who want to see a job done on their exact model before they try it
- People who want to understand a repair before taking the car to a mechanic
- Spanish and French speakers looking for car how-to videos in their language
CarCareKiosk Alternatives
- Khan Academy: free video lessons too, but for school subjects rather than car repairs.
- Learn Anything: free guides for picking up a new skill, without the car-specific videos.
- freeCodeCamp: free step-by-step learning, focused on coding instead of cars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CarCareKiosk free?
Yes. Every video and guide on CarCareKiosk is free to watch, and you do not need an account or a subscription. The site pays for itself with ads and by earning a small commission when you buy parts or tools through its Amazon links.
Who makes the CarCareKiosk videos?
The videos are made by Flatsix, LLC, the US startup behind CarCareKiosk, which was founded in 2010. They are filmed by ASE certified technicians, and each one is recorded on the actual car model and year it covers, so the parts you see match your own car.
Can CarCareKiosk help with big repairs?
Not really. CarCareKiosk focuses on basic maintenance such as bulbs, filters, fuses, fluids, wipers, batteries and flat tyres. For major work like engine, transmission or brake system repairs, it is safer to use a qualified mechanic or your car's official service manual.